Olympian Debbie Tanner takes out 2XU Stroke & Stride Race 5 in 2XU!
Beijing NZ Olmpian Debbie Tanner claimed women’s first place in last night’s 2XU Stroke & Stride race #5. The best weather conditions of the season was enjoyed by competitors and spectactors alike…many basking in the late afternoon sunshine on the Waitemata Harbour.
A high quality women’s field lined up ready for their 750 metre swim. The lightest of onshore winds wasn’t going to slow anyone down and they were soon out around the two cans and heading back for the beach. Perennial swim leader Teresa Adam again got the jump on the pursuers recording 9 minutes 35 seconds however this time she was shadowed by Debbie Tanner in 9 minutes 48 seconds with this pair the only swimmers inside of 10 minutes.
It may be three years since Debbie Tanner last triumphed at a Stroke & Stride but she hasn’t exactly been sitting on her laurels in the intervening years as she plied her trade on the international stage. Swim leader Teresa Adam soon found her advantage had been gobbled up out on the run course as a hard charging Debbie Tanner swept past and into the lead. Debbie Tanner is one of the finest swimrun athletes New Zealand has produced and her win today was her ninth Stroke & Stride victory in a career dating back to 1996 – Debbie is still just 27 years old so you work that out.
Read full race report HERE
2XU Tattoo Photo Competition at Race #7
In 4 weeks time, all 2XU Stroke & Stride entrants will be encourages to don a 2XU tattoo for the chance to be photographed and selected as the winner of approx. $200 in 2XU high performance apparel!
