Great scenes from Kai Iwi Lakes triathlon

Kawakawa's Ethan Pickford, 12, finishes his run in style. Photo / Jason Milich

In cold, rainy conditions, almost 300 people made the trip to the Kai Iwi Lakes, north of Dargaville, to take part in the Fireco Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon on Saturday. Action Images Northland photographer Jason Milich battled the weather to catch the action.

Competitors race into the water at the start of the short course 350-metre swim event. Photo / Jason Milich

Auckland's Haruhi Honda, 18, placed third in the men's long course individual category and won the men's under-20 individual long course category. Photo / Jason Milich

Whangārei's Alesha Rihwi, 34, had a ball on the bike. Photo / Jason Milich

Some of the junior triathletes didn't seem too keen on the water temperature at the Kai Iwi Lakes. Photo / Jason Milich