By Team Tri Fit
Published June 14, 2022
It feels like ages ago but its only been a fortnight or so since we stood at the Chale Harbour in Kwale County on the East African Indian Ocean Coast for the inaugural Chale Island Triathlon.
With an afternoon kick off under the cool coastal skies of Kwale County, the event brought together 87 triathletes both young and old for a beautiful 1KM open water swim, 30KM off road bike and 7.5KM run. The swim saw participants enjoy the cool and calm waters of the Chale Channel at high tide followed by a scenic ride through Kinondo and Bora Bora hinterlands and down into the sugar plantations of Ramisi. The athletes took on the 7.5KM run on ‘Chale Road’ in the glistening orange evening sun to cap off an exciting adventure.
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With smiles, grins, groans and cheers heard across the greater Kwale County, it is without a doubt that every one of the participants put their best foot forward.
It is without a doubt that many of the triathletes left it all on the course with Rita Zagoni taking the winner’s title in the women’s category in a time of 2hrs, 25min followed by Leonoor Netten in second place in a time of 2hrs, 32min and in third place was Camilla Owora clocking in a time of 2hrs, 38min.
In the men’s category Miguel Riviera took top honours in a time of 2hrs, 4min and he was followed by Sean Kariuki who registered a time of 2hrs, 17min and in third place was Benoit Larielle who finished the event in 2hrs 18min.
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With the close of this event, all roads now lead to Rwanda for East Africa’s first Ironman 70.3. Set in the scenic town of Rubavu, the Ironman 70.3 will see athletes take on a 1.9KM Swim in Lake Kivu, followed by a 90KM hilly bike course through the hinterlands of Gisenyi followed by a 21KM Run around the shorelines of the lake. Set to be one of the continents most challenging half ironman distances, Team Tri Fit will send nine athletes to participate in the event that is set for Sunday, August 14, 2022.
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Other events set for the second half of the year include:
- Kilifi Gold Triathlon – Mnarani Club – September 17 – this is an off – road sprint triathlon that is set around the Kilifi Creek and sisal plantations of the county. Athletes will take on a 750m open water swim, 20KM Off road bike and 5KM run with entries open to individuals and teams. With only 100 slots for individuals and 50 slots for teams, this event sells out pretty fast so keep an eye open for registration that rolls out in August
- TTF 113 Shujaa Triathlon – Nomads Beach Restaurant – November 13 – This will be another flagship event for TTF that will offer participants multi-distance race options to choose from that are open to individuals and teams. TTF will rollout the event information and registration in July for those seeking to participate. There will be with limited slots available across the race categories to ensure a fun, fast and challenging event. The event course will be hot, flat and fast so get ready to push yourself to the limit. Races on offer include:
1). Middle Distance Triathlon (1.5KM Swim, 90KM bike, 21KM Run)
2). Olympic Triathlon (1.5KM Swim, 40KM bike, 10KM Run)
3). Sprint Triathlon (750M Swim, 20KM bike, 5KM Run)
- Lamu Triathlon – The Majlis Hotel – TBC – set in the iconic Lamu Town dubbed a World Heritage Site, the triathlon will see participants take on a 750m swim, 20KM off road bike and 5KM run in and around the beautiful Majlis hotel.
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