Close tense racing. Winning margins of under a second. The lead changing hands several times in nearly all the races. Supreme human performances with many personal bests on the day. The Octathalon is living up to its reputation as the race to win. It may only be 8 exercises, the weights may look light to some, but the course can be raced and that makes it as tough as you want. This year the Octathaletes below took up the challenge and won. Read the race report.

MENS OPEN WINNERS

3rd Kirk Gibbons (Left) 1st Cassius Frankson (Centre) 2nd Nik Kandola (Right)

WOMENS OPEN WINNER

Jacqui Macquisten with Suunto Manager Johnathan Owen

MENS PAIRS WINNERS

Nik Kandola (Left) Johnathan Owen (centre) Jason King (Right)

WOMENS PAIRS WINNERS

Kathy Johnson (left) & Philippa Armitage (Right)