PHOTOS: Stonyhurst Triathlon is a huge success

A NEW charity Triathlon in memory of the mother of event organiser Vanessa Hamlet proved a massive success last Sunday.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Apr 2012, 09:30 BST

Held at Stonyhurst College, the event attracted more than 200 compeitors and, despite less than favourable conditions, spectators turned out in force too. It also raised around £2,000 for local charity Crossroads Ribble Valley.

Vanessa said: “My mum Audrey was a great inspiration to me and others and I wanted to share this with more people.”

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Organised with the help of friend Diane Scott, the event served as a fitting tribute to Vanessa’s mother. Its success also owed much to the support of Stonyhurst college, along with the Rotary Clubs of Clitheroe, Ribblesdale and Clitheroe Lions, and a host of individual volunteers, plus the many sponsors and providers of prizes. Winners were presented with their awards at The Bayley Arms, at Hurst Green.

Results were: Male – 1 Stephen Schofield (Blackburn), 2 Marc Laithwaite (Upholland), 3 Steven Gregory (Trawden). First male veteran over 40 – Paul Guinan (Blackburn); over 50 – Ian Greenwood (Accrington); over 60 – Peter Jagan (Keighley). Female – 1 Molly Ralphson (Fence), 2 Andrea Caunce (Preston), 3 Freyer Jagan (Keighley). First female veteran over 40 – Danielle Silence (Hyde); over 50 – Melanie Siddall (Todmorden). First Triathlon Club – Triclan. First relay team – Julia Turner, William Pawson and Paul Stirrup (Goosnargh).