Isaac Troughton was thrilled with his victory on Sunday in the PCCCT’s Molly Malone’s 6 kilometre handicap.
After his younger sibling, Ewen, won at Wynyard a few weeks ago, Troughton was determined to emulate his brother and he did so in style punching the air as he crossed the line.
The field was packed behind him with the first 60 runners finishing within 3 minutes.
The course starts at Roundhouse Park and heads to the Bluff Beach before a circuit to the lighthouse and then returning to the start. Troughton took the lead from wily veteran, Alan Bakes, with less than 500 metres to run and then had to hold off a charging Tom Wilson. Bakes eventually ran third.
Other runners to turn on top performances were Andrew Aichberger and Gavin Blyth, who looked the winner for a while. Rebecca O’Garey (who was the fastest woman) ran a great race to finish 5th while Anna Murton also flew the flag for the women finishing 7th.
Fastest male was Thomas Murton (19:55).
Earlier the nominated time winners were Ben Saint-John, Mia Fehlberg, Thomas Ward and Blake Taylor.