The Pink Up Mudgee Triathlon was held on Sunday and achieved a strong roll up of both first timers and experienced participants.

The success of the day was reflected in the juniors, which saw strong numbers and close competition in the Little and Big Devils division.

Showcasing the continued improvement of the local junior squad and proof that hard work pays off, Sian Potter and Campbell Wall won the junior female and male long course respectively.

Giselle Denley and Greg Atkinson were first home over the line in the senior division.

In the Short Course Alesha Bennetts and Beau Rohr won the junior race while Kristy Bennetts and Michael Azar had great races to claim first place honours in the senior individual short course.

Being the October installment of the season the transition area was transformed with pink decorations everywhere.

And the competitors on the day embraced the Pink Up Mudgee theme, which raised around $900 for the McGrath Foundation.

A special addition for the event was the McGrath Foundation mixed relay team fundraiser, which attracted six teams and was won by the Pirie Homes squad.

The first place women’s team was won by the Pink Ladies Team.

The next club race will be held on Sunday, November 19 and will also be the opening race of the Central West Interclub Series.

Which will then move on to Cowra on December 3, and resumes in Bathurst on Australia Day, followed by Orange in February and concludes in Dubbo in April.

With the talent already seen at the first club race and if strong numbers continue, Mudgee will be a serious contender for the series this season.

The December club race will be held on Sunday the 10th at Lawson Park.

For anyone wanting to know more about how to get involved go to the Mudgee Triathlon Club Facebook page facebook.com/mudgeetriclub or at mudgeetriclub.hwy.com.au