RECORD numbers participated in the tenth Bustinskin Sprint Triathlon, which is said to give a 'real boost' to Portland and its sporting legacy.

The event is held twice a year at the Osprey Leisure Centre and is organised by the Bustinskin race team and volunteers.

Participants started with a 300m swim in Osprey pool, followed by cycling 17km around the isle of Portland and then a 5km flat off-road coastal run.

The winner of the race was Luke Voss of Bustinskin Triathlon Club who was delighted with his achievement.

Mark Steen, Bustinskin organiser said: “It was a great race and well attended, with amazing facilities at Osprey Leisure Centre, with great marshals. The whole event provides a real boost for Portland’s sporting legacy, and we cannot wait for the April 2017 race which again will be held at Osprey Leisure Centre."

When the event launched in 2010 around 60 people entered the event but this year the event saw record numbers of entries. Many of the entrants came from the Bustinskin race team but good numbers also came from much further afield and all along the south coast.

Nigel Williams, General Manager of Osprey Leisure Centre added: "It is always a pleasure to host the Sprint Triathlon as it is so well organised by the Bustinskin race team and we see so many of our regular customers who have been training for it at Osprey Leisure Centre. For many of our members it is their first triathlon event and even the staff look forward to working on the day of the race."

The next Osprey Sprint Triathlon will be held on April 9 2017.

For more information call 01305 824378 or visit ospreyleisure.co.uk or bustinskin.com/triathlons/