Xterra Triathlon Malaysia 2009

FUN, SPILLS AND THRILLS AT THE FIRST SOUTH EAST ASIA XTERRA OFF-ROAD TRIATHLON

Kuantan, 7 June 2009 – It was a day of spills and thrills as XTERRA USA 2008 Champion Mike Vine emerged winner of the inaugural South East Asia XTERRA off-road triathlon today at Teluk Chempedak in a closely competed race. Vine clocked in at 2 hours 13 minutes 41 seconds to edge out New Zealander Scott Thorne for the title of the first XTERRA Malaysia champion. Thorne crossed the finish line 15 seconds ahead of third place winner, Sam Gardner from England who took 2 hours 14 minutes 42 seconds to complete the course which covered 1.5 km swim in the open sea, 30 km mountain bike ride and a 10 km trail run....

Written by Anand V
Monday, 15 June 2009 16:13

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