A new breed of triathletes took to Gilroy High Saturday morning,
as 95 kids ages 5-13 competed in the first-ever Celebrate Life Swim
Bike Run Kids Triathlon, which was put on by the City of Gilroy and
a host of sponsors.
GILROY – A new breed of triathletes took to Gilroy High Saturday morning, as 95 kids ages 5-13 competed in the first-ever Celebrate Life Swim Bike Run Kids Triathlon, which was put on by the City of Gilroy and a host of sponsors.
Almost all of the competitors had never been in a triathlon before, making the experience unique for almost everyone involved, including the organizers.
“I think it went well,” said Coordinator Veronica Torrez. “This was our first time doing this, so, of course, there were kinks. But just talking to parents after their kids completed a triathlon, and them smiling, knowing they did complete it, that justified everything for why we put this thing together.”
Those participating started in the pool at GHS, then they went on a bike ride and that was followed by laps around the school’s track. Distances varied depending upon the age groupings, with the 11-13 year olds swimming four laps (100 meters), biking four miles along Luchessa Ave. and running another mile.
Torrez said the event wouldn’t have been impossible without “amazing support from our community,” as well as a long list of sponsors.
Following are winners for each division:
5-6 years: Female, Rian Hepner; Male, Gabriel Bumanlag; 7-8 years: Female, Ceily Hepner; Male, Ricky Apodaca; 9-10 years: Female, Eleanore Leveque, Male, Connor Robinson; 11-13 years: Female, Emma Leach; Male, Nolan Dozer.
