Oscar Jeffries, of Maniototo, crosses the finish line in yesterday’s WeetBix Kiwi Kids TRYathlon at Taieri College Grounds, pipping his brother, Jimmy (left), for first-across-the-line honours. PHOTOS: GREGOR RICHARDSON
Oscar Jeffries, of Maniototo, crosses the finish line in yesterday’s WeetBix Kiwi Kids TRYathlon at Taieri College Grounds, pipping his brother, Jimmy (left), for first-across-the-line honours. PHOTOS: GREGOR RICHARDSON
Oscar Jeffries, 9 (left) and his twin brother, Jimmy, with their first and second placed medals.
Oscar Jeffries, 9 (left) and his twin brother, Jimmy, with their first and second placed medals.
Swimmers compete.
Swimmers compete.
Supporters cheer on the swimmers.
Supporters cheer on the swimmers.
Charlie Nukada, 9, puts on his goggles before the swim event.
Charlie Nukada, 9, puts on his goggles before the swim event.
Alfie Pope, 9, gets his bike ready.
Alfie Pope, 9, gets his bike ready.
A crowd gathers for the WeetBix Kiwi Kids TRYathlon.
A crowd gathers for the WeetBix Kiwi Kids TRYathlon.
Spectators watch as a competitor runs from the pool to the cycle transition area.
Spectators watch as a competitor runs from the pool to the cycle transition area.
Brotherly battle among triathlon highlights
Maniototo 9-year-old Oscar Jeffries was motivated when he stood on the start line of the WeetBix Kiwi Kids TRYathlon — motivated to beat his twin...