For many people, Sunday is all about the lazy sleep-in.
But for Cobram’s Cameron Sneddon, Sunday, January 14, was hard work as he completed a mini-triathlon run by the Albury Wodonga Triathlon Club.
The event, which began at 8am, saw the 14-year-old Cobram Secondary College student and 30-40 other competitors swim 300m, ride a bike for 13km and then do a 3km run.
Cameron, known for his sporting prowess, came first in the junior male category (14-16 years old) and 12th overall.
“I was looking for a challenge,” Cameron said.
“I have done swimming since I was really little, then I took up running for school cross-country, and then I thought, why not add cycling and do the whole triathlon.”
Even for someone as active as Cameron, a triathlon is no means feat, and he said he did train before competing.
“A fair bit of training, a bit of individual work on each of the disciplines, then a few sessions that combine two of the sessions back to back,” he said.
Training areas included the Cobram pool, local bushland and riding a bike on back roads.
Cameron’s win, a great achievement by itself, was made even better because he beat his previous triathlon record of 50 minutes or so, set in 2023.
His 2024 time result was 46 minutes and 40 seconds.
Naturally, the exercise enthusiast was pleased.
“Pretty excited, it was more a competition against myself, and I did better than last time,” he said.
Cameron, however, is not planning to sit back and relax, and he intends to complete a back-to-back triathlon later this year.
As for anyone thinking about doing a triathlon, Cameron said they shouldn’t hesitate.
“Give it a go; it’s a lot of fun, and many local clubs are really welcoming to newcomers,” he said.
Cameron’s mother, Michelle, is ecstatic about her son’s results.
“I’m really proud of all the achievements he’s made,” she said.