Biathlon:
What better way to spend a Friday morning than participating
in the inaugural Carnival biathlon! 26 brave participants arrived at Bialik
School at the laughable hour of 7AM to put their bodies to the test with a 200m
swim and a gruelling 2km run.
The year 6 and 7 girls kicked us off as they braved the challenging conditions, diving into the task… literally. The swimming abilities of all impressed and with a swift changeover into the running leg, the participants brought it home with some extremely impressive times.
Halli Klinger of team VIC claimed 1st place in a hard-fought race, just pipping Ella Freeman to the line. There were impressive swimmers and runners on show in all categories; with the year 6 and 7 boys' winner Jared Elbourne from NSW managed to clock the overall fastest time of the day with a lightning quick showing.
I caught up with Jared just after the race: “I found the biathlon really fun and it gave me a great feeling, I compete in triathlons with Maccabi on Sunday mornings so that really helped me today.”
Coming in second to Elbourne was Felix Moses. In the older age groups, the stakes were high as some competitive participants endeavoured to clock better and better times. In the girls’ year 8 to 10 category, Ella Herman took out the victory with Brody Katz pushing her all the way to the line. Whilst QLD’s very own Jacob Trieger defeated Brendan Cohen by the narrowest of margins in the boys' event.
The year 6 and 7 girls kicked us off as they braved the challenging conditions, diving into the task… literally. The swimming abilities of all impressed and with a swift changeover into the running leg, the participants brought it home with some extremely impressive times.
Halli Klinger of team VIC claimed 1st place in a hard-fought race, just pipping Ella Freeman to the line. There were impressive swimmers and runners on show in all categories; with the year 6 and 7 boys' winner Jared Elbourne from NSW managed to clock the overall fastest time of the day with a lightning quick showing.
I caught up with Jared just after the race: “I found the biathlon really fun and it gave me a great feeling, I compete in triathlons with Maccabi on Sunday mornings so that really helped me today.”
Coming in second to Elbourne was Felix Moses. In the older age groups, the stakes were high as some competitive participants endeavoured to clock better and better times. In the girls’ year 8 to 10 category, Ella Herman took out the victory with Brody Katz pushing her all the way to the line. Whilst QLD’s very own Jacob Trieger defeated Brendan Cohen by the narrowest of margins in the boys' event.
Overall, the amount of talent displayed was impressive, with management exceedingly pleased with the effort, commitment and skill on show.
The success of the event has paved the way for a continuation of the biathlon in the
sporting schedule!
Good Shabbas!
Following the usual morning session, Friday’s sport came to
a grinding halt as Shabbat preparation kicked into full swing. Friday night saw
two shule services attended by Carnival members; one conducted at the orthodox Caulfield
Synagogue and the other a reform alternative hosted by Temple Beth Israel.
Following two beautiful services participants were offered the option to attend a Carnival Shabbat dinner also held at the Caulfield Shule. It was an intimate evening which provided an opportunity to reflect upon the week at Carnival and for the appropriate thank-yous to be doled out.
Following Shabbat, participants were sent on their way, afforded Saturday to relax, socialise and do whatever else they desired. They returned to official Carni events on Saturday night with the pool party held at GESAC.
Stay tuned each day of Carnival 2015 to catch up on all the highlights from on the scene. Written by Jake Rosengarten. Photos by Paul Topol.
Following two beautiful services participants were offered the option to attend a Carnival Shabbat dinner also held at the Caulfield Shule. It was an intimate evening which provided an opportunity to reflect upon the week at Carnival and for the appropriate thank-yous to be doled out.
Following Shabbat, participants were sent on their way, afforded Saturday to relax, socialise and do whatever else they desired. They returned to official Carni events on Saturday night with the pool party held at GESAC.
Stay tuned each day of Carnival 2015 to catch up on all the highlights from on the scene. Written by Jake Rosengarten. Photos by Paul Topol.
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