It was cops and robbers at the Hawke's Bay Multisport Club Championships, and the cops won.
Well, cop, actually. In perfect conditions Hastings policeman Jeremy Natusch proved too strong for four young triathletes attempting to rob him of a third consecutive club title, and bragging rights as the "club's fastest triathlete".
It proved to be a race befitting such an achievement, with the first three across the line all going under an hour for the 750m swim, 21km cycle and 4.5km run.
Juniors Devon Beckman and Lucas Duross showcased the developing talent within the club to finish second and third, although Beckman was contesting the Hawke's Bay Secondary Schools (HBSS) title.
With fourth-placed Shamus Christison also contesting the HBSS title, outstanding Vet 2 triathlete Ken McLaren took out third in the club championships with the fifth fastest time of the day. Shamus' talented Year Nine brother Bradley Christison took out fourth, having chosen to contest the club championships rather than the HBSS Junior title.