TRI-FORCE HERTS took to the banks of the Thames for their latest triathlon with a twist.

Instead of the swim, the Marlow Triathlon incorporated a four kilometre row on a rowing machine in a marquee in Higginson Park.

After the row, competitors collected the bike to take part in a 25km course through Skirmett and Hambledon, before returning to Marlow for a 7.5km run, taking in Bisham Abbey and Temple Lock on the Thames.

First home for Tri-Force was Vince Ellerby in 16th overall in a field of 200, with a time of 1.34.35, followed by Howard Davis in 1.39.54, Patrick Calthorp in 1.40.07, Joanne Parker in 1.47.33, Thea Warwick in 1.47.50, Roderick Elder in 1.48.04 and Steve Duval in 2.03.28.

October 19, 2001 12:32