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Gatorade Queensland Tri Series - Race 1 Raby Bay

The triathlon season kicked off yesterday with Race 1 of the Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series presented by Scody at Raby Bay and which played host to a jam packed field of young guns. Queensland Olympic distance champion Clayton Fettell and Brisbane's Ellie Salthouse claimed victory at Race 1 of the Gatorade Queensland Tri Series in sensational racing conditions at Raby Bay. For the age-groupers, Raby Bay once again proved to be a popular event with over 1500 competitors turning out to take part to take part in one of the three events offered here.

The day also included the Fire & Rescue Recruiting Queensland Enticer Triathlon which continues to be a popular choice for beginner triathletes and those keen on keeping fit and having some fun. Grayson Jenkins and Sabrina Quirk claimed line honours over the 200m swim, 5km cycle and 2km run. The Fire & Rescue Recruiting Queensland teams did fantastically well, with Team Alpha taking out the top spot and Team Beta not far behind in 5th spot.

The increasingly popular Kool Kids Triathlon, for children 7-11 years of age, again recorded good numbers with over 100 eager kids participating in the 100m swim, 2km cycle and 400m run.

If you missed the first event don't worry there are still 6 enormous events to come at your favourite locations and venues across South East Queensland.

The second race in the series will now head to Robina Parkway on the Gold Coast, November 13.