There was Mark Craig and then daylight to the next finisher.
Such was the dominating performance by the Kiwi representative triathlete to win his first title in Samoa in the shorter Beat the Heat race on Saturday.
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Craig was ecstatic after the event, happy that he won the race and he was also full of praise for the event, the race course particularly the bike ride course to Falefa and back.
“I loved the bike course. It was hard to concentrate on actual riding, there was too many beautiful sights to see in the villages,” he said after the race.
He added, “I have raced all over the world, this is one of the greatest races I have done.”
The 43-year old Brit-turned-Kiwi is representing his adopted country at the ITU World Championships in Chicago next month.
Craig is also competing in the Samoa Swim Series next week.
Craig’s win was built on pure speed.
His was the fastest rider on the course.
He also ran the 10km in just over 44 minutes.
In the women’s race, it was Jacqui Reupena from Brisbane who took away the women’s title. She finished ahead of good friend Jo Eddington in the 63km race.
Both athletes are also participating in the Samoa Swim Series before heading back next week to Queensland.
Other international athletes include Jason Martin from Israel. Martin travelled here to especially compete in the Warrior Race. The Martin family return to Israel next week.
BEAT THE HEAT
Fastest swim, Durant Webster Fastest bike, Mark Craig Fastest Run, Mark Craig
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