The grueling bike course meant that some athletes had to seek medical care and settle for a DNF. On the other hand, some were on the podium with amazing times. One wonders how they typically fare on a flat course, or what their PRs are!
For those participating in their first multi-sport event, this was not an easy race to start with. Among the more seasoned triathletes, some lost count of their bike laps, found the heat unbearable, or barely survived the repetition of hills.
In both distances, several ladies placed high overall and in their age groups. Perhaps accustomed to the humidity and heat, the athletes coming in from Taiwan had a remarkable day on the podium netting several awards.
Whether it was your first race or umpteenth, an A race or a C race, satisfactory result achieved or DNFed, Samurai Sports commends all those who stepped up to the start line on Sunday, June 17 with the grit and determination to give it their all.