Pushing the limits in Geelong

Some top names in the world of triathlon decended on Geelong over the weekend for the third annual USM Events Long course, Olympic distance and the UTI elite sprint distance events, all under the Geelong Multisport banner.

Two-time Olympian and two-time world champ Emma Moffatt, London Olympian Emma Jackson and international challengers competed alongside a contingent of young triathletes looking to make an impact in 2013, the first year out from the Olympics.

The event on Geelong’s waterfront was blessed with perfect weather and buzzing with excitement from fans who cheered their friends on from the sidelines.

I was stoked to catch the action and excitement of the sprint events, and get some insight into the game of tactics and the mental focus required when racing at these distances.

Geelong’s Peter Kerr crossed the line third in the men’s, and claimed the 2013 Australian championship title.

I caught up with the women’s champ New Zealander Sophie Corbidge and newly crowned 2013 Australian champion Grace Musgrove who placed second, and you couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces.

Check out my interview with Grace from the finish line - it was her first elite open tri!

Keep your eye out for her and other Aussie champs challenging at upcoming events this year. If you get the chance, head down to a triathlon sometime to check out all the excitement of multi-sport racing.