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MORE than 700 athletes tested their endurance and skill in the second annual Torquay Triathlon at the weekend.

Under sunny skies, competitors completed a 400m swim from Fishermans Beach, a 15km bike ride along the picturesque coastline of Torquay and 4km along the stunning foreshore.

Charlee Newman was the first female over the line.

Close to 80 children took part in the inaugural kids’ event, with the task at hand a 100m swim, 3km ride and 1km run in a non-timed event.

The main race was taken out in a rapid time of 45 minutes and 21 seconds by Merlin Tzaros, while the women’s title belonged to Charlee Newman with a time of 53 minutes and 41 seconds.

Winner of the male elite category Merlin Tzaros.

Team Young Bro’s Racing won the teams relay with a time of 51 m

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