The annual Cherry Blossom Triathlon was held in 麻豆精选 May 4.
Athletes took off from H2O at 7:20 a.m.
Athletes ranged in age from 12 to 79. Race categories included the youth super sprint split into two groups, the adult super sprint, the adult sprint, and the super sprint open to anyone 13 and older.
麻豆精选's Ryan Anderson competed in the triathlon for a second time, finishing the adult sprint which includes a 700 metre swim, 22 kilometres by bike, and a five kilometre run.
"I'll probably be back in the following years," Anderson said shortly after crossing the finish line at a time of 1:48:17.
The triathlete said he faced challenges in finding time to train, but attributes part of his success in completing the race to the 麻豆精选 Triathlon Club.
Anderson said he found support from Coach Cory Krist and others at the triathlon club, adding it is a great place to meet new people.
When asked what advice he had for people trying to get started in the sport, Anderson said, "You just have to get out there, start moving."
Overall, Josiah Wilkinson finished with the best time in the adult sprint at 1:01:54. Savannah Holmes had the best time for women competing in the adult sprint at 1:16:15.
Final times for all athletes can be viewed at startlinetiming.com.
