Local athletes delivered standout performances at the CIMB Thai Triathlon 2024, held on Sunday (Dec 1) at Suan Son Pradipat Beach.
The event, which started at 5:00 AM, saw over 600 participants from across Thailand compete in various triathlon and duathlon categories.
Hua Hin athletes secured podium finishes across multiple age groups.
The event featured a variety of race formats, including standard and sprint triathlons, a duathlon, and a media fun run.
Participants swam in the waters off Suan Son Beach, cycled along Phetkasem Road, and completed the event with a run. The competition was organised in partnership with Summit Nish Co., Ltd., embracing an eco-friendly theme in line with CIMB Thai Bank’s commitment to sustainability.
Among the standout performances, Karen Campbell, Vivien Cullen, and Karen Carter swept the podium in the Female 60&Above Sprint Triathlon category. The three friends and training partners, all Hua Hin residents, dominated their division, finishing first, second, and third respectively. Campbell crossed the finish line in 1:53:02, followed by Cullen in 1:56:52, and Carter in 1:58:29.
In the Male 60&Above Sprint Triathlon category, William Lilley clinched first place with a time of 1:30:33, showcasing impressive stamina and skill.
Hua Hin’s athletes also excelled in other categories. In the Standard Triathlon, Andrea De Caprio finished second in the Male 40-49 age group, clocking a time of 2:16:16. Melissa Hutton-Dunton claimed third place in the Female 40-49 category with a time of 2:44:26.
In the Sprint Triathlon, Kitsanee Intraram secured a victory in the Female 40-49 division, finishing in 1:33:48. Martin Koller topped the Male 50-59 category with a time of 1:20:05.
In the Duathlon, Romain Chevalier finished third in the Male 30-39 category with a time of 2:07:54. Punyisa Chaluysophon and Supattra Jatutan achieved a two-three finish in the Female 40-49 category, completing the course in 3:02:25 and 3:09:41 respectively.
The event highlighted Hua Hin’s active sporting community and the commitment of local athletes, many of whom regularly train in town.
The CIMB Thai Triathlon 2024 reaffirmed the city’s capacity to host high-quality sporting events.
Karen Campbell, Vivien Cullen, and Karen Carter
