Eden Kingston, 8, Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge turned on a blue-sky Sunday as more than 1900 tamariki descended on St Peter’s School for the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon.
Eden Kingston, 8, of Cambridge Primary School finishes
Children aged 6 to 15 splashed, pedalled and ran their hearts out at the iconic multisport event, cheered on by crowds of whānau and friends.
Among them, were Te Awamutu brothers Īhaka, 11, and Tuurama, 7, McClintock, who returned to the event after a strong experience last year.
Their mother, Helen Parker, says the standout moment was watching her boys cross the finish line hand-in-hand.
Eden Kingston, 8, Cambridge Primary School gets his medal
Īhaka & Tuurama McClintock, 11 & 7, Te Awamutu (home schooled)
“Seeing the boys out there was pretty special. Īhaka kept himself motivated by reminding himself ‘kia kaua e mate wheke, me mate ururoa’ – do not die like an Octopus, die like a Hammerhead shark – while Tuurama trusted that ‘his body already knows what to do’.
As a whānau, we’ve seen how much they’ve grown since last year, and this event has played a big role in strengthening their confidence and belief in themselves.”
Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon ambassadors slalom canoeist Luuka Jones and weightlifter champion David Liti spent time cheering on participants and handing out medals.
Sanitarium NZ general manager Michael Barton said Cambridge had once again turned out in force for the iconic event.
“Now in its 34th year, the Tryathlon has become a beloved tradition in the community, and we’re proud to host an event that gives kids of all abilities the chance to try something new, build confidence, and most importantly, have fun,” he said.
Īhaka & Tuurama McClintock, 11 & 7, Te Awamutu (home schooled)
Eden Kingston, 8, Cambridge Primary School
