Wet and gloomy weather over the weekend in Goondiwindi couldn’t keep the smiles off competitor’s faces at the Queensland Long Course Championship, Hell of the West.
For its 33rd edition, the course showcased the regions’ beautiful scenery and tested all aspects of each competitor’s physical and mental toughness. As always, there was a strong community atmosphere surrounding the event, with locals, friends and family turning out to support.
Congratulations to the following Queensland Long Course Champions:
12-13 Male – Joshua Algate
12-13 Female – Anya Vermeulen
14-15 Male – Jacob Algate
14-15 Female – Katie Cross
16-17 Male – Cooper McKeowen
16-17 Female – Megan Russell
20 – 24 Male – Lachlan MacLaren
25 – 29 Male – Ambrose Killian
25 – 29 Female – Bethany Cowley
30 – 34 Male – Thibault Legrand
30 – 34 Female – Danielle De Launey
35 – 39 Male – Jason Hamilton
35 – 39 Female – Briarna Silk
40 – 44 Male – Robert Cordle
40 – 44 Female – Alanah Hooi
45 – 49 Male – Scott Kean
45 – 49 Female – Rosie McGeogh
50 – 54 Male – Kirk Purchase
50 – 54 Female – Wendy Holt
55 – 59 Male – Rob Hill
55 – 59 Female – Angela Clarke
60 – 64 Male – Steve Mann
60 – 64 Female – Marion Hermitage
65 – 69 Male – Phillip Hermitage
Attention shifts to the Auswide Bank Sprint Triathlon Bargara, marking the final event in the 2023/24 Queensland State Series and a WQE for Wollongong 2025.
See current 2023/24 Queensland State Series Points Tally.