Cable Beach Triathlon
World renowned Cable Beach in Broome recently played host to the first beach triathlon to be held in Broome in many years.
30 October 2009
The Cable Beach Triathlon was a result of a partnership between the Broome Tri Sports Association, Broome Surf Life Saving Club, Shire of Broome and the Department of Sport and Recreation.
DSR provided funding to assist this event through its Sports Lotteries Account Country Package.
The distances included the Long Course, Short Course and a Kids Course which enabled 173 competitors all all levels of ability, including many first time triathletes, to compete.
Following the success of the event, the Broome Tri Sports Association has implemented a tri-training program to assist budding triathletes prepare for upcoming mini triathlons and running events. All are welcome to attend the training events, details are as follows:
Swimming – Monday, 5.45am at BRAC Pool.
Bike – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6am from Zanders Cafe.
Running – Wednesday, 5.30pm from Broome Surf Club along Cable Beach.
