Christchurch Triathlete Braves Serious Injuries

9th March 2012

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CHRISTCHURCH TRIATHLETE BRAVES SERIOUS INJURIES TO MAKE WELLINGTON EVENT

Amongst the record near 900 triathletes on the start line in various events at this weekend’s final round of the Contact Tri Series will be one athlete who has undergone a little more than his share of pain just to be on the start line.

Aaron Billing has endured a nightmare year after a horrific crash left him close to paralysis and pondering suicide, let alone his future in the sport, but as has been the way for the people of Christchurch in recent times, his incredible determination will have him on the start line tomorrow morning and chasing a place in the New Zealand age group team for the 2012 World Championships to be held in Auckland in October.

Click here for an amazing story of courage and determination against the odds.

ENDS

Contact Tri Series
Wellington
Saturday 10th March
Transition Opens, Te Papa Carpark 5:30am
Registration Port-o-com at Te Papa Carpark 6:00am - 6:45am
Contact Trophy Men 16-34 7:15am
Men 35-44 7:20am
Men 45-54 7:25am
Men 55+ & All Teams 7:30am
Women 16-29 7:35am
Women 30-44 7:40am
Women 45+ 7:45am
Para-Tri Men and Women 8:15am
Contact 3:9:3 Men 9:30am
Women & Teams 9:33am
Contact 1:2:1 Boys 11:00am
Girls 11:10am
Tri Tag Relay 11:45am
World Champs Announcement, Mercure Hotel, Willis St 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Prize-Giving Mercure Hotel, Willis St 5:30pm
World Champs Roll Down, Mercure Hotel Willis St after prize-giving

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