(L-R) Miss Medical University of the Americas, Jorn Eivik of Carino Nevis Ltd. and David Peterkin OECS Sports Co-ordinator look on while OECS Triathlon Champions Reggie Douglas and Miranda Grandison show off their trophies

Both athletes were presented with their winning trophies by David Peterkin, Sports Co-ordinator of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), amid the loud applause and cheers of onlookers who had lined the streets of the Charlestown waterfront to witness the historic event.

There were three races – the Olympic Distance, the Sprint Distance and the Try-a-Tri. Jankowoski completed the 31 mile course in 2:21:32; Nate Falkenberry of St Croix came second, finishing at 2:22:38; Anthony Sweetman of Barbados came third at 2:24:57; Eric Leire of France came fourth at 2:29:33 and Reggie Douglas came fifth at 2:29:40.

Among the women Jennifer Goddard of Barbados came first at 2:39:26; Janine Herweijer from the Netherlands came second at 2:44:41, Jessica Geiste of USA came third at 2:56:33; Amber Acker of the USA came fourth at 2:57:50 and Miranda Grandison came fifth at 2:59:36.

The sporting activity hosted by the Nevis Cycle and Triathlon Club, the fourth of its kind, brought together over 60 competitors from 13 countries including the United States of America., Europe, Trinidad, Martinique and St. Kitts.

According to the Club’s President, the OECS had embraced the triathlon and Nevis as a venue, which he saw as a major stepping stone for the region “and the fact that David Peterkin has come to present the trophies lends credence to the whole venue,” he said.

“It’s been a struggle to get there but finally we are starting to see the pay off and the athletes that are representing Nevis are well deserving of the accolades that are due to them."

He said that this year’s event had been advertised in the United States and Europe and as such had seen an increase in competitors from further afield which, he explained, would assist the Club to broaden its scope and serve to heighten the level of competition.

He also thanked the Nevis Island Administration for its support which he said helped the Club to make the event a high profile one in full view of all.