10 Jul 2013

All Are Winners – but only one can come First

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Everyone who entered the waters of Loch Torridon at 05:00 on Saturday morning are winners.

In the words of Robin WIlliams - Oh my God it's early!)
In the words of Robin WIlliams – Oh my God it’s early!)

The race is a culmination of months of training involving sacrifice, dedication, sweat and probably tears.  Celtman is tough whatever the weather conditions.  This year simply magnified the challenge.  However it is also a race and as a consequence it has to have someone who comes first.

Grame Stewart wasn't first out of the water but established a lead on the bike and was never caught.
Grame Stewart wasn’t first out of the water but established a lead on the bike and was never caught.

This year it was Graeme Stewart who completed the course in 12 hours 16 minutes and 15 seconds – an outstanding achievement.

Relief as Graeme Stewart crosses the Celtman finishing line at Torridon
Relief as Graeme Stewart crosses the Celtman finishing line at Torridon

He has written his own account of the the event which can be viewed here.

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  1. John Walton
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    Just read Graeme Stewart’s article.
    I still think they are all mad, however what a tremendous achievement.
    I’m just glad I was sat down reading about it!!

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