National Schools Duathlon Champs 2011
Juniors from the Manawatu Triathlon Club enjoyed a successful weekend of racing at the National Schools Duathlon Championships in Taupo on Sunday, 14th August, 2011. Despite gale force winds, sleet and bitterly cold temperatures, not to mention strong competition across all age groups, the 8 Juniors competing brought home 4 medals between them. These are the results:
| Year 7 Girls | 3rd | Abbey Leader | Newbury School |
| Year 8 Boys | 4th | Robert Stannard | Monrad Intermediate |
| Year 8 Boys | 11th | Darren Hirschberg | Huntley School |
| Under 14 Girls | 2nd | Elizabeth Stannard | Palmerston North Girls High |
| Under 14 Girls | 3rd | Jaimee Leader | Palmerston North Girls High |
| Under 16 Boys | 3rd | Mitchell Rutter | Otaki College |
| Under 16 Boys | 19th | Nathan McHugh | Palmerston North Boys High |
| Under 19 Boys | 6th | Damien Lardner | Palmerston North Boys High |
Full results can be found on the Tri NZ website
http://www.triathlon.org.nz/national-championships/National-Championships