HERT - Australian Club Teams Champions 2009
HERT training locations include: CBD, Eastern Suburbs
Training for: Swimming, cycling, running and triathlon
March squad calendar updated

Bykerk and Sweenet take Autumn TT honours bur records remain safe
The toughest conditions were experienced on course for the Autumn TT which mean't the records were safe for the time being. Times remained competitive despite a few notable exceptions from the line up but 34 made the starting gate with young Tamas Bykerk excelling in the conditions to come close to the course record. Sweeney once again topped the womens field. Results
Kemp wins NSW Sprint Champs, with plenty of HERT podiums
HERT rolled out 33 members for the TNSW Sprint Championships at Kurnell for the final round of the series. Chris Kemp took line honours at the NSW Sprint Championships with a winning margin of 1:16 just a week after placing third at the Australian Long course championships. Alson Urquhart won her age group along with Brooke Langeries and plenty of other podium results. Results here
Australian Long Course Championships and Huskisson triathlons
HERT athletes won five medals at the Australian Long Course Championships at Huskisson. Chris Kemp claimed bronze in the men's elite field which was won by two time Hawaii Ironman Champion and Australian Sport Star of the year Craig Alexander. Kemp posted the second fastest run split of the day to run himself onto the podium narrorwly missing second place. Tara Prowse also raced well to run into 3rd place in the womens elite. Caroline Sweeney won 30-34 with Greta Truscott taking 3rd. Sally Taggart claimed 3rd in 40-44. Results
Caroline Sweeney and Tara Prowse crowned Australian Champions
On a warm weekend in Canberra, a strong team was fielded from HERT at the Australian Triathlon Championships over the Olympic Distance format. Leading the charge was UK man Dianiel Sims who narrowly missed the hour mark as our fastest competitor, however top honours went to Tara Prowse (25-29) and Caroline Sweeney (30-34) who won their respective age group categories to claim their national titles. Results
Chris Kemp signs with Merida bicycles for 2010
After a season lay off, HERT-Sydney Jets athlete Chris Kemp has signed with Merida Bicycles and Jet Cycles for 2010. For the NSW Pro Tour and other drafting events Chris will use Merida's Scultura EVO 909 road bike complete with 20 speed Dura Ace components and wheels, while he will ride the Merida TIME WARP in the non drafting events.
Sweeney and Taggart top spots at Kurnell for Round 2
The opening race for 2010 saw a contingent of 25 starters from the HERT Sydney Jets and unfortunately another ten or so sidelined after missing the entry cutoff. The event was the first hitout to showcase form after the recent training trip to Jindabyne and everyone was happy to have their race faces on. A pair of quinella's was a great start to the season with Sweeney and Webster going 1-2 in 30-34 and Taggart and Urquhart taking out the double in 40-44. Mark 'Lumberjack" Preston strolled in for a comfortable win in 55-59 chalking up his 22nd consecutive podium at Kurnell. Results |