Crossing the line together are (from left) Chantal Lee (8), Ruby Wispinski (8) and Abby McMullan (8), all of Dunedin, at the Weet-Bix Tryathlon in Mosgiel yesterday. : 1000 children give it a go

Samantha Broomhall (10), of Oamaru, has her t-shirt signed by Alison Shanks. : 1000 children give it a go

A participant runs towards his bike during a transition phase. : 1000 children give it a go

Getting ready for their first leg are Weet-Bix Tryathlon participants, in Mosgiel yesterday. : 1000 children give it a go

Waiting patiently to start their swimming leg are Weet-Bix Tryathlon participants, in Mosgiel yesterday. : 1000 children give it a go

Geraldine and Bruce Hill supported their son Peter (7). : 1000 children give it a go