Severe storm forces Island Triathlon cancellation at Stockton Park
H Events cancelled Sunday's Island Triathlon. Saturday's severe storm badly damaged event infrastructure. Unsafe conditions remained, so the race couldn't go ahead.
H Events cancelled the Island Triathlon set for Sunday, September 27 at Stockton Park. A severe storm hit on Saturday and badly damaged event infrastructure.
Dangerous harbour swell and strong winds made racing unsafe. Event organisers said safety comes first.
They must protect competitors, volunteers, officials, contractors, and spectators. Saturday night saw wind gusts of 68kmh.
Strong winds were forecast for the Hunter Coast on Sunday too. The two-day festival was to include a 7km, 14km or half-marathon run on Saturday.
The triathlon would happen on Sunday. Organisers will contact participants about next steps.
- Sunday September 27
- Date
- Stockton Park
- Location
- 68kmh gusts Saturday night
- Wind speed
- Two-day festival
- Event span
Why it mattersParticipants miss their race. Event cancellations disrupt organisers' plans and tournaments.
AustraliaNewcastle area affected; participants across NSW who trained for Stockton Park triathlon face cancellation; extreme weather increasingly disrupts coastal sporting events.
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