Otters have been making the most of racing opportunities in open water and multisport all around the country. As the 'outdoor' season comes to a close in the UK, some of their results are below. On top of the Otter private open water races usually held each year (Mile, Half Mile and Quarter Mile) you can see that Otters keep themselves busy. If you are keen to get involved with open water or multisport do ask your team mates for info and advice.
15th Aug - Thames Marathon and Half Marathon - Henley
Amy Barton, Lucy Barton, and Carla Thornewell competed in the arduous Thames Marathon events this year. Amy finished 3rd in her category and 10th overall in the marathon event and Lucy won her category in the half with Carla finishing 2nd in the same category.
20th Aug - Annual JLL Triathlon - Dorney Lake
On Friday 20th August, James Manning took part in the annual JLL triathlon and swim event at Eton Dorney. He took home the bronze in the 2.2km swim and was part of the winning relay team for the men’s triathlon relay, having swum the first leg.
4th Sept - Great Britain Masters Open Water Championships - Pontypool
Lots of familiar faces gathered at the reservoir just outside the village for the British Champs 3km open water. Although it was a bit of a melee to the first turn buoy the field spread out by 500m. A strong wind and surface chop certainly made it feel like a proper open water race. Pip Bennett won Gold in the M40-44 category.
4th Sept - Dock2Dock - London Royal Docks
Rosie Galvin has been competing in long-distance open water events for the past few years. Most recently she competed in the Dock2Dock 15km, coming 2nd in her category (female, non-wetsuit). Last summer she was also part of an English Channel relay, in prep for a solo attempt (hopefully) next summer.
19th Sept - English Aquathlon Championships - Worthing
A calm(ish) sea swim followed by a looped 5km course on the promenade was the site of Otter success at the recent English Aquathlon Champs. As ever the run-in beach mass start was frantic with the multitude of swimmers doing their best against the tide to reach the first turn buoy in one piece. The run was busy but well organised with athletes collecting a band after the first lap. All competitors enjoyed the breakfast put on for them afterwards! Pip Bennett won Gold/12 (M40-44), Heather Shannon Silver/9 (W35-39), and Ed Buckley finished 6th/13 (M45-49).
25th Sept - VO2 Eton Dorney Triathlon - Dorney Lake
In her final triathlon of the season, Jenny Chaplin competed at the VO2 Eton Dorney Triathlon. She was first out of the swim, kept her position on the bike and finished 2nd in her category having been passed by an 'absolute machine' on the run.
26th Sept - Keen as Mustard SwimRun - Bewl Water
On Sunday 26th September, the “As Keen As Mustard” SwimRun event was held at Bewl Water, Kent. Whilst slightly overcast it was a great event for everyone involved. In his first SwimRun James Manning won his age group and took the silver overall in the 6km race.