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Winner of Tri Kingdom Come, Cillian Tierney.
TRALEE’S Cillian Tierney was thrilled to win his home triathlon, Tri Kingdom Come, on Saturday in Fenit in the impressive time of 58.17.
The 19-year old from the Spa is fast making a name for himself in the world of triathlon.
With a win both in King of the Hill in Kinsale and in Valentia this year, this weekend’s win is another success for the Tralee triathlete.
“This is better than winning any other race. The support at home is phenomenal and this is more important to me win for me than any other big race. I am delighted.”
Cillian lost out on winning last year’s triathlon by seconds so to win this year was an even bigger bonus.
The Tralee man is currently training under Lynn Alger who is putting him through his paces and he is hopeful of having a strong season this year including performing well in Triathlon Ireland’s Super Series.
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He is currently training with Triathlon Ireland’s High Performance Squad and is hoping to race on the international scene this September in the European Cup Race.
Cillian is supported by local sponsors Surf N Sail and I-Bike and is grateful for their support.
He has just finished his Leaving Cert and his focus is now on triathlon and this weekend’s win is more proof that the Tralee man has what it takes to do well in the world of triathlon.
This weekend’s Tri Kingdom Come Triathlon had over 400 competitors taking part in Try-a-Tri and Sprint triathlons.
The perfect weather conditions and well organised event has been praised by participants and spectators and Tralee Triathlon Club are thrilled with the success of the event.
“We had a great event and thanks is due to everyone who made it the special day it was,” said Race Director, John Quilter. Scroll down for photos (we’ll have many more later)…
Taking off on the bike part. Photo by Dermot Crean
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A participant comes out of the water and heads for the bike. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rosie Foley and Colin ‘Poshey’ Aherne at the Tri Kingdom Come at Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Richard Cleverly and John Barrett at the Tri Kingdom Come at Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Brian Neenan at the Tri Kingdom Come at Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Liam Doyle and Martin Tierney at the Tri Kingdom Come at Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Junior members of Tralee Triathlon club at the Tri Kingdom Come at Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Coming in off the bike for the run. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aine Lambe with Barra, Eve and Clodagh Culloty at the Tri Kingdom Come at Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Coming in off the bike for the run. Photo by Dermot Crean
Coming in off the bike for the run. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Coming in off the bike for the run. Photo by Dermot Crean
Evanne Carroll and Roxy, Teresa Carroll and Vincent Dennehy at the Tri Kingdom Come at Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mark Ryall, the first man home in the sprint at the Tri Kingdom Come at Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Johnny O’Connor from Waterford at the Tri Kingdom Come at Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Caitrin Debhal and Martina Lawless at the Tri Kingdom Come at Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the bike part. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the bike part. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the bike part. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the bike part. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the bike part. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the bike part. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the bike part. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the bike part. Photo by Dermot Crean
Some of the crowd watching the action. Photo by Dermot Crean
A participant comes out of the water and heads for the bike. Photo by Dermot Crean
A participant comes out of the water and heads for the bike. Photo by Dermot Crean
A participant comes out of the water and heads for the bike. Photo by Dermot Crean
A participant comes out of the water and heads for the bike. Photo by Dermot Crean
A participant comes out of the water and heads for the bike. Photo by Dermot Crean
Participants come out of the water and head for the bikes. Photo by Dermot Crean
A participant comes out of the water and heads for the bike. Photo by Dermot Crean
