Bragging rights at the Wanganui Multisport and Triathlon Club probably rest with police dog handler Jason Page after his personal best in the New Zealand Ironman event at Taupo on Sunday.
Page finished a creditable 166th in a time of 4h 45m 32s for the half-ironman (1.9km swim; 90km bike; 21km run), taking two minutes off his best time.
That placed him 21st in the men's 35-39 age group and also gave him a win over clubmate and training partner Adam Holmes, who finished 183rd in 4h 47m 02s.
Their personal duel now stands at two apiece.
Unfortunately, the impending weather bomb meant the planned full ironman event was halved.
Page, who has never done the full distance, plans to return to Taupo next year to tick that box.
Over a dozen Wanganui-ites were among the 1438 starters, and some way down the field was Tony Fantham.
Finishing 1372nd might not sound too flash to some, but the 72-year-old had the satisfaction of being second in the men's 70-74 age group with a time of 7h 45m 30s.
And proving it's the taking part, not the winning that counts was Wanganui tour guide Corinne Te Au-Watson, the fourth to last finisher at 1415th in 8h 32m 57s.
Meanwhile, up-and-coming Wanganui multi-sporter Tom Francis will be in action on Saturday in the New Zealand Triathlon Championships in Wellington.
"I have found some good racing form so I am feeling confident heading to Wellington," Francis said.
"I know there is a decent line-up but I know I can beat them all."
The race comprises a 1.5km swim, 40km cycle and 10km run.