In photos: Peebles hosts duathlon ahead of triathlon series finale
That warm-up event was won by Peebles athlete Iain Veitch in a time of 1:03:21, almost four minutes ahead of Lauder’s Dylan Theedam Parry, runner-up in 1:07:08.
Moorfoot Runners’ Milan Misak was third in 1:07:29 and Parry’s dad Leahn was fifth in 1:08:11.
Next weekend’s triathlon events take place over two days, with a junior competition and try-out session on Saturday, September 23, being followed by a senior sprint the day after.
The triathlon series’ four previous meetings were at Galashiels in April, Selkirk in May, Eyemouth in June and Kelso in August.
1. Peebles duathlon 2023
Lauder's Dylan Theedam Parry was runner-up in a duathlon held by Live Borders in Peebles, clocking 1:07:08 Photo: Alwyn Johnston
2. Peebles duathlon 2023
Lauder's Leahn Parry finished fifth in this month's Live Borders duathlon in Peebles in a time of 1:08:11 Photo: Alwyn Johnston
3. Peebles duathlon 2023
Moorfoot Runners' Milan Misak, right, clocked 1:07:29 at this month's Live Borders Peebles duathlon, placing third Photo: Alwyn Johnston
4. Peebles duathlon 2023
Peebles Triathlon Club's Allan Dunbar finished 28th in this month's Live Borders duathlon in the town in 1:20:50 Photo: Alwyn Johnston