As it has been for much of their lives, it was another Rennie family 1-2 for the twins from Whanganui Intermediate School at the 2019 Whanganui Inter-Intermediate Cross Country championships on Thursday afternoon.
Again, a record 17 schools sent representatives to the Whanganui Collegiate golf course to make the run across four boys and girls divisions, although the overall number of 185 was slightly down on the 200 from 2018.
Weather conditions were perfect for the race, although the slight breeze made for a good tailwind leaving from the starter's line, but a tough head wind on the undulating hills on the back end of the course.
In the 2.7km Year 8 girls race, it was Carrie Rennie and her sister Teresa who went out hard and left the chasers behind, with Carrie eventually pulling away to win in 10m 58s, 17 seconds clear of Teresa, while Bridget Trott of the hosting St George's School took third, a further 11 seconds back.
While both sisters have been standout competitors in cross country and Tough Kids events, the win was sweet for Carrie Rennie, who finished runnerup in the Year 7 girls race last year.