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McCartney and Oldfield take big wins at Race 3 of the Victorian Gatorade Triathlon Series in Sandringham.

Three time Gatorade Triathlon Series Winner Kristian McCartney clocked up an impressive time of 1hr, 55mins to take out the Victorian Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships 2011.

Doubling as the Victorian Championships, Race 3 of the Gatorade Triathlon Series was held at Sandringham on Sunday 9th January 2011, consisting of a 1500m swim, 40km bike ride and a 10km run.

With the absence of back to back race winner Brendan Sexton, the premier series still proved to be one of the most highly competitive fields in Australia.

However it was Monty Frankish, well known for his top 10 placings in the Half Ironman distances, who took a strong lead on the bike, heading out on the run with over a minute in front of the main field. McCartney’s blistering run-leg proved unstoppable for Frankish, with the youngster holding on for third place.

In the female elite division, it was Madeleine Oldfield making it not only an impressive three from three race wins, but also backing up her Victorian Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship title from 2010.

Oldfield proved too strong for her rivals, in particular the field of eager ITU Juniors who each race have taken a top 3 overall placing.

Over 1,800 competitors participated in yesterday’s event which also included the Gatorade Sprint Triathlon (750m/20km/5km) and Active Feet Fun Tri (250m/10km/2.5km), both continuing to prove popular amongst beginners and social competitors.

The next race in the Series, heads to Portarlington which celebrates its’ 25th anniversary, on Sunday 6 February 2011. Entries at www.supersprint.com.au