Island Games 2007
Rhodes will host the NatWest Island Games XII from June 30 to July 6, 2007.
Work has begun and is progressing at a rapid pace in preparation for the Games. In the past, Rhodes has successfully organised many world and international sports events, but this will be the largest in part due to the staging of fourteen different sports simultaneously.A perfect location for Triathlons with an ideal climate an abundance of sea, sun and picturesque locations, more and more athletes are getting involved in this exciting sport.
Two clubs exist in Rhodes and, with the support of the National Federation, organise several activities such as training camps of the Greek National team and various local competitions.
Triathlon will be held in the beautiful Aegean sea on the west side of Rhodes and the circuits for cycling and running have been designed in and around the town centre of Rhodes, promising many spectators. The triathlon competition will take place on the 6th July 2007 at 16.00hrs around the town of Rhodes.
The Isle of Wight team will comprise of Jack Grundy,Darren Perkins and Chris Volley who will race over the olympic distance of a 1.5k swim a 40k bike ride and a 10k run.
Related links:
NatWest Island Games Rhoes 2007 XII
International Island Games Association
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Island Games results
Jack arrived in Rhodes on the 27th July so that he had enough time to acclimatize to the heat and conditions of competing in a hot country. The first few days were hard with the heat being overwhelming, but after that the training went well and he felt that the heat would not be a problem for the competition and was confident of a good result. The race started with a 1.5k swim in the warm waters off the islands coast, so warm that wet suits were not needed. Jack finished the swim in 10th position and ran to the transition area to collect his bike and start the 40k cycle route. On the bike he was looking strong and had already passed some competitors on the first lap when he rounded a roundabout and hit a ridge of concrete in the road. the impact of riding over the ridge punctured both tyres on the bike and ended the race.Jack was devastated by the way that his race ended as he had been going so well and had wanted a good result for the team, but after the disappointment Jack was able to analyze the good points of the event and although the event will not be forgotten he is now thinking of the other events he has entered and how he can learn from the Rhodes experience.
