Monmouth Tri Club hosted their first ever Challenge Aquathlon, sponsored by Jewel Balti Monmouth, on Sunday 27th July. Race director Richard Newhouse said: "It has been a fantastic day and we have received very positive feedback, encouraging us to make this a regular annual event. "We had a total of 65 entries for the various races which also resulted in a crowd of supporters to cheer them on, adding to the great atmosphere of the event. "The Full Challenge Solo, a 2km swim followed by a 10km cross-country run, was completed in an incredible winning time of one hour, 13 mins and 26 seconds." The winners of the Full Challenge solo categories were Daniel Beynon in 1:13:26 and Angela Jones in 1:34:03. The winners of Full Challenge Relay were Kenny Follina and Robert Hurley of Malvern Tri Club with a time of 1:21:39. Downstream Challenge solo winners were Bill Davies in 1:07:41 and Rhian Smith 1:20:10. The Downstream 11km Challenge Relay was won by David Jenkin and Julian Gren in 1:25:00. The winners of the 11km Challenge Run were Dan Sandford who completed it in 51:14 and Emma Bagley who clocked 1:12:22. Ben Emes was the winner of the 2.5km Junior Run with a time of seven minutes and 12 seconds. Club chairman Sarah Pettit said: 'This was very much a community event and we would like to thank a number of people and organisations that helped us make this race happen. "The sponsorship we received from Jewel Balti, Monmouth, enabled us to have 'Chip Timing', essential for efficient and accurate competitor timing and of great importance if this race is to become a regular event on the sporting calendar. "Also, many thanks to Monmouth Canoe Club, who kept everyone safe in the water and to Irving Long of Troy Farm, who allowed the competitors, access to run across his land and through the farmyard. "Thanks also go to Monmouth School and Monmouth School Sports Centre for the access and use of their excellent sports facilities. "Also to Monmouth & Ross Sea Cadets who provided some marshals, and to Lucozade Ribena Suntory, Coleford, who provided essential hydration for the drinks stations. "Last but not least, friends and family for all their help, allowing our club to organise and host what was an extremely successful event. We are looking forward to doing it all again next year." For more pictures of the day and full race information visit http://www.monmouthtriclub.co.uk">www.monmouthtriclub.co.uk