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May 5, 2003

PRESS RELEASE

The 8th Annual Jake’s Off-Road Triathlon was held Sunday, May 4th. This year’s race was the most successful ever. In addition to the many competitors, including an astounding amount of individual female entrants, spectators were out in full force. Its grassroots beginnings are still apparent, but this competition is fast becoming an international event.

The course was very demanding this year. The swim in Great Bay was made more difficult by heavy winds and tides. The bicycle course has become a great challenge due to the heavy rains last year washing out the roads. The run, as always, was challenging, because of the heat that only gets worse as the day lengthens. This year, it was truly an Off-Road triathlon. Nevertheless, our competitors persevered and finished unscathed and exultant.

The winners are as follows:

First place Individual Male:
Nigel Winter from Kingston.
1 hour, 30 minutes and 42 seconds.

Second Place Individual Male:
Kynan Cooke from Kingston.
1 hour, 33 minutes and 57 seconds.

Third Place Individual Male:
Yves Yearwood from Kingston.
1 hour, 39 minutes and 48 seconds.

First Place Individual Female:
Rachel Hernould from Kingston.
1 hour, 46 minutes and 48 seconds.

Second Place Individual Female:
Diana Thorburn from Mandeville.
1 hour, 53 minutes and 50 seconds.

Third Place Individual Female:
Tara Clivio from Kingston.
1 hour, 58 minutes and 45 seconds.

First Place Team:
Dave Thelwell, John Bromfield and Odean Hill from Treasure Beach.
1 hour, 21 minutes and 35 seconds

Second Place Team:
Gregory Bennett, Patrick Smith and Winston Taylor from Mandeville.
1 hour, 30 minutes and 42 seconds.

Third Place Team:
Gangolf Schmidt, David Kirschfink and Ian Hambleton from Kingston.
1 hour, 33 minutes and 57 seconds.

This event is organized by Breds, the Treasure Beach Foundation. This non-profit community development organization is committed to the health, welfare and happiness of Treasure Beach and its environs. All proceeds will go to the charitable work of Breds, including the planned construction of a community center and the purchase of an ambulance for the Treasure Beach Emergency Response Unit. This team, consisting of 27 trained community members, will be on hand at the race to make sure all the competitors are safe and secure.
Sponsors included Air Jamaica Express, Lucozade, Caribbean Producers, Alpart, Jamaica Drip Irrigation, Couples Resorts, Sandals Negril, Breezes Runaway Bay, Strawberry Hill, Wisynco Trading Ltd., Catherine’s Peak Bottled Spring Water, Aquaculture Jamaica Ltd., Black River Ice, Jake’s Hotel and Jack Sprat Seafood and Pizza.