22 adults and 17 youngsters took part in the inaugural Peter Island- Athlon, a competition featuring combinations of swimming, kayaking, running and cycling. Photo: Dean Greenaway

“Peter Island Resort & Spa really pulled out all the stops to make this the most successful event I have ever had the privilege of organising,” said Chris Ghiorse. Photo: Provided

General Manager of Peter Island Resort and SPA, Wilbert Mason, remarked that he hopes the event can grow from strength to strength. Photo: Provided

The start/finish line of this inaugural event was located at the Watersports center on stunning Deadman’s Bay Beach and the competitors turned in some unique performances, notably 16 year old Ricardo Jones in Challenge ‘A’, who produced the fastest bike leg of the day and the slowest kayak, to end up 2^nd overall. 

First time competitor, 17 year old George Davies, was the winner of the biggest challenge and prize. He received an all expenses paid one night stay at Peter Island Resort & Spa. He managed to hold off a late charge by veteran Adrian Dale by 30 seconds.

The youth event saw a very heated challenge that was not decided between the top three boys until the final metres of run on the sand, which made an exciting finish for all the volunteers and spectators that turned out to watch. 

“Peter Island Resort & Spa really pulled out all the stops to make this the most successful event I have ever had the privilege of organising,” said Chris Ghiorse. “The support provided by all the staff, the beauty of the island course and breakfast would make this a memorable event; the prizes they gave the top three for each challenge put them in a category all their own.”

General Manager Wilbert Mason remarked that he hopes the event can grow from strength to strength. He feels the enthusiasm of the participants justifies the initiatives Peter Island Resort & Spa has implemented in offering this challenge to guests. As a show of support for the local community PIRS will donate part of the guest fee to a local charitable cause, such as BSAFE.

“I would like to thank all the volunteers that sacrificed their Mother’s Day to help make the Peter Island-Athlon Challenge a safe and resounding success,” said Chris. “I would also like the public to note that none of this would have been possible without the support that BSAFE receives from Caribbean Insurers, Ogier, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Burke’s Garage and the BVITF for its youth development programmes.

Peter Island Youth Deadman’s Bay Beach Blast (40meter beach swim, 800meter bike, 400meter beach run)

1^st- Dominic Munro, 5.04: 2^nd- Sam Childs, 5.12: 3^rd- Kaheem Callwood, 5.15: 4^th- Ella Tekeli, 5.41: 5^th- Nicole Munro, 5.45:

Peter Island Challenge 2.0 (1-mile swim, 5-mile bike, 5-mile run)

1st- George Davis, swim 23.38, bike 56.10, run 1:45.43: 2^nd- Adrian Dale, 25.16, 56.42, 1:46.13: 3^rd- Sally Blackmore, 23.34, 55.58, 1:49.16: 4^th- Kay Reddy, 23.40, 1:07.18, 2:02.17 

Peter Island Challenge A (1/2-mile kayak, 5-mile bike, 2-mile run)

1^st – Gareth Thomas, 5.15, 31.02, 45.17: 2^{nd -} Ricardo Jones, 7.50, 33.12, 46.05: 3^rd- Wynt-Lee Ambrose, 6.12, 45.00, 59.06: 4^th – Antoine Brewley, 6.37, 41.38, 1:01.02: 5^th- Dara Smith, 5.58, 47.20, 1:04.22

Peter Island Challenge B (1/2-mile swim, 5-mile bike, 2-mile run)

1^st- Tony Spencer, 9.39, 37.37, 55.08: 2^nd – Tash Ruscheinsk, 9.07, 52.42, 1:13.59: 3^rd – Jules Potgieter 14.43, 53.37, 1:16.37: 4^th – NiMade Oniasih, 18.20, 58.08, 1:18.11