Forster Triathlon Club took out division three of the Triathlon NSW Club Championships at Forster on Saturday.
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The club pipped reigning two-time division winners Kiama Triathlon Club to claim victory.
Committee member Aaron Eichner said it was a positive result for the club, with all the members happy to be competing on their home turf.
"I think everyone was happy for it to be back in Forster," Mr Eichner said.
"It was great for us because we didn't have to travel."
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Mr Eichner was the best performer among the local competitors, finishing fifth in the 30-34 year old male division and 25th overall.
He was spurred on by a friendly rivalry with fellow club member Rob Mellow, who unfortunately lost a bet the pair had going on who would finish higher.
Forster Tri Club member Margaret Gordon also performed strongly, finishing seventh in the 25-29 year old female division.
It was the first time the club championships had been held in Forster since it was moved to Orange in 2017.
Elite Energy marketing and communications member Hew Colless said it was great to see the event return to Forster, which once again provided ideal conditions for a triathlon.
"The weather came good after looking a bit hairy on Friday afternoon," Mr Colless said.
"We probably couldn't have asked for better conditions."
Originally scheduled to run in May, Mr Colless said it was a relief to finally be able to hold the event after months of uncertainty with COVID-19.
A total of 393 competitors lined up for the triathlon, which kicked off at Forster Main Beach at 6am and included a one kilometre swim, a 30 kilometre bike leg and an eight kilometre run.
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Sam Douglas from Sydney Triathlon Group won the event overall, while club mate Helena Hayes was the highest female finisher.
In the clubs categories, North Coast club Clarence Valley took out division four, while Sydney Triathlon Group won division two and Warringah Tri Club won division one.
Mr Colless said he hoped the event could be held in Forster with no COVID restrictions in 2021.
"We'll probably be looking at a May date," he confirmed.
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