Kevin Hogan (Page, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

As we all know, different communities have different strengths and have sports and other activities that they are very good at. The Clarence Valley Triathlon Club is one that excels at an unusually high level.

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As I was saying before, there are certain areas of certain parts of the country that just excel in certain things. I can tell everyone right now that the Clarence Valley Triathlon Club excels in its chosen sport. The club competed in the popular Trial Bay triathlon a few weeks ago, and there were some stunning results. Darren Adams was 22nd overall in the 45- to 49-year-olds. Brian Elvery was first in the 50- to 55-year-olds. Kim Elvery was second in the 55- to 59-year-olds—a very talented family there. Jane Wilson was second in the 40- to 45-year-olds. Roz Donohoe was third in the 55- to 59-year-olds. Penny Elvery was fourth in the 15- to 19-year-olds—so a family thing coming through there. Claire Ward was fifth in the 30- to 34-year-olds. Suzy Ross was sixth in the 35- to 39-year-olds. Kane Hancock was seventh in the 30- to 34-year-olds. Belinda Leary was seventh in the 45- to 49-year-olds. Jason Culton was ninth in the 40- to 44-year-olds. David Fleming was 10th in the 40- to 44-year-olds. Collette Adams was ninth in the 40- to 44-year-olds and Belinda Bock was ninth in the 30- to 34-year-olds.

I congratulate the Clarence Valley Triathlon Club for their successful trip to the Trial Bay triathlon a few weekends ago. We all know that part of the health of someone is looking after themselves physically, as well as in other areas. These people are an inspiration not only to the Clarence Valley community but also to the wider community for the effort they are putting in and their fantastic results. I congratulate everyone in the Clarence Valley Triathlon Club for that effort.

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