The morning of Sunday, July 27 was the return of this year’s Mattapoisett Triathlon, hosted by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. There were over 100 different participants, with some competing in just one leg of the event and many in all three.
Athletes began arriving just after sunrise, with the race beginning at 8:00 am and the 0.25-mile swim from Town Beach. Next was the 10-mile bike ride through town and way north up to the turnaround on Long Plain Road. Finally, the 5K run took competitors to Ned’s Point and back down Water Street to the finish line.
For final placement, Tyler Wright (Bib #208; Male age 20-24 division) was first across the line and won for men in the end with a total time of 52:26. Emily Cluck (Bib #224; Division: F25-29) won for women with a time of 1:00:04.
In individual segments, for swimming, Tyler Rocca (Bib #272; Division: M30-34) led for men with a time of 4:30. Emily Cluck led for women with at time of 5:14.
For biking, Marvin Wang (Bib #228; Division: M55-59) led for men with a time of 26:08. Christine Monaghan (Bib #188; Division: F45-49) led for women with a time of 28:49.
Finally, for the run, Tyler Wright led with a time of 17:45 for men. Olivia Siegal (Bib #266; Division: M25-29) led for women with a time of 20:09.
Mattapoisett Lions Club Triathlon
By Sam Bishop