Record numbers at Bay of Islands Weet-Bix kids TRYathlon

Students from Te Kura Reo Rua O Motatau School in Motatau proudly present their cheque for $1000 worth of Bike Barn equipment. Photo / Supplied

Children from across Northland converged on Waitangi on Sunday for the annual Bay of Islands Weet-Bix kids TRYathlon.

A record for the largest number of competitors was achieved at last weekend's event with 1402 children swimming, biking and running. Those who took part received a participation medal from sporting stars like Portia Woodman from the Black Ferns, Jeet Raval from the Black Caps and Sam Meech, a national sailor.

Te Ra Te Ngahue-Puketapu gives it 100 per cent after his swim. Photo / Supplied

Reipae Quitta-Moses shows great form in her run. Photo / Supplied

Arikitia Morton gains speed during his bike. Photo / Supplied