11.00pm - By DANIEL GILHOOLY
Hamish Carter recounts today's history-making triathlon race:
On the 1500m swim:
Carter: "I've actually worked really hard on my swim to become a stronger swimmer. I haven't really swum that well and really struggled in the water.
"The turns (of the swim course) were quite gentle so the
pack stayed together. I came out mid pack or just below."
On the 40km cycle:
"As soon as I got on the pack I knew I was OK as I was still together and I was riding really well and felt pretty strong.
"The first time up the hill it was pretty tough -- thanks Bevan -- and then each time I went up the hill I started to feel better and better.
"We seemed to be shedding a few guys each time we went up the hill (five times) which was great because it meant there were less people to run with."
On the 10km run:
"I was pretty relaxed on the first couple of laps. Watching the women's race, things happened on the last kilometre.
"I was pretty cautious all the way through. I was still feeling good with a kilometre to go so we just started to stretch it there. I wasn't sure how good Bevan was feeling.
"He's beaten me so many times over the last couple of years so I just dug it in.
"And then we've got two Kiwis on the podium. How amazing is that. New Zealand is such a cool country."
- NZPA
