Spirit of Sport

The highlight of my week was being part of the Schools Triathlon at Bellerive Beach in Hobart.

I was posted at the finish line, and handed out caps (with a few words of encouragement and congratulations) to all of the thousand or so primary school children who took part.

The atmosphere rivalled some of the big events I’ve competed in- minus the competitive nervous tension (there were no placings or times recorded).  ‘Mini-triathletes’ lined the  finishing chute, cheering everyone to the line, there were several arms thrown in the air as the line was crossed and high-fives galore. 

I asked some kids if they had fun, and their answer was a strong ’YES’.  They certainly convinced me.  What a great idea for schools- I wish I could have done it.  I don’t remember my old school cross-country events being such a party.

Donna