All the pictures from the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon

A beautiful spring morning welcomed athletes of all ages as they competed in the gruelling Hervey Bay 100km Triathlon on Sunday.

The Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon was held on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Australia’s best triathletes descended on Hervey Bay on Sunday morning to take part in the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon.

The gruelling course – consisting of a 2km swim, 80km cycle and 18km run – took place in and around The Esplanade in Scarness.

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Supporters lined the route to cheer on their loved ones as they duelled it out under scorching temperatures as high as 27C.

In the end it was Nicholas Free who won the mens open category in a time of 03:29:37, 3 minutes ahead of runner up Joshua Begbie.

Sarah Crowley wons the womens event in a time of 03:50:43, 10 minutes ahead of Renee Kiley.

Check out the photos from the event below.

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Natalie Abbot and Fran Moroney at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Darren and Robyn Darke at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Blaise Powell, Damien and Sil Smith at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Stefanie Hohmann, Sally-Anne Balharry and Debra at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Nicki Welling and Sue Edwards at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Tanya Bennett and Sarah Carty at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Richard and Alison Cameron at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Craig Smith and Chuck Mamers at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

The cycling leg of the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon took place on The Esplanade, Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Tim Zimitat, Nathan Christensen, Josh Zimitat, Dr Sean Peckover and Brenden Motley at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Kaliki, Marie, Sal and Bec at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Triathletes were treated to ideal conditions at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Burce and Necla Cevher at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

No expense was spared to get the most aerodynamic bike possible at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Ian Challonder, Stephen Pavic, Paul Chadwick and Matthew Kuhn at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Kirsten Walker at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Lachlan McDonald and Kate Smith at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Toni, Abby, Lily and Jake Perkins at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Athletes at the starting line of the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Tanya Bennett and Sarah Carty at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Nick Schmidhauser, Alysha Forest, Laura Mutton and Lily Wadsworth at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Jake Bradford and Matthew Simpson at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Andrew Trout and Shane Kent at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Malcolm Rudolph at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Megan Hendry, Joel Murray and Phil Hungerford at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Amy, Dan and Oliver Kellahan at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Kari Paton and Karen Alston at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Steve Mann and Scott Gemmell at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Kate Wardrope, Brandon Robertson and Melissa Derickx at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Julie Zeller, Magaret Maynahan and Norm Prowse at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Ryan McLoughlin and Nathan Glarvey at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Marcus Hall, Christopher Beattie and Mark Ferguson at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Scott Ovenden and Reece Jarman at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Tristain Anderson, Jo Hatt and Grand Little at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Janelle Harding and Malcolm Wesener of SSG MULTISPORTS at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Bruce Nolan, Selina Sharratt and Mark Jarvis at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Bianca Iversen and Deanne Attard at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Rachel Webb and Sharon Mitchell at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Katie Clews and Cate Akaveka at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Mark Harris, Virginia McPherson, Greta Dodd and Tory Turner at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Jeremy Gaurd, Amy and Michael Gray at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Mia Fragiacomo and Melissa Waldon at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Matt and Angela Heaven, Alana Mahony at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Katie Clews and Cate Akaveka at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Narelle and Neil Mills at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Martin and Nicola at the Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon on Sunday, November 26, 2023.