Competitors faced a 750m swim, 16k cycle ride and 5k run at Manley Mere, near Chester.

First out of the water was junior, Lois Rosindale who, with an equally outstanding bike performance, put herself way beyond any challenge that could come from Kelly Crickmore of Chester Tri.

Lois crossed the line in 59 minutes four seconds, followed by Crickmore who had to settle for silver again with 1:06:02. Unattached Deborah Evans was third in a time of 1:07:26.

Local honours went to Holly Taylor of Chester Tri who won silver as second Senior in an impressive 1:09:56.

She was followed by clubmates Kate Litherland (1:15:10), Louise Cooper (1:17:38), Alison Smith (1:18:06), Jackie Negus-Fancy (1:18:49), Beverley Kew (1:19:55), Sally Parkinson (1:19:59), Amy Edwards (1:20:06), Elaine Eatwell (1:20:34), Sarah Quinan (1:20:43), Jackie Fairweather (1:20:45), Carolyn Judd (1:21:41), Jude Lloyd-Johnson (1:22:36), Kim Mason (1:24:46), Angela Green (1:25:26), Lizzy Weeks (1:29:02), Philippa Kelly (1:29:28), Stella Proctor (1:31:26), Diane Duret (1:31:59), Mary Turrell (3rd FV55+ 1:32:45), Claire Back (1:36:04), Sue Hubbard (1:37:29) and Sarah Jane Johnson (1:49:35).

Tattenhall duo Alison Smith and Jen Chambers both shone at the event, with Alison, who is also a member of Chester Tri Club, finishing 34th from the 225 competitors. Recording the fourth fastest run of the day and the 21st fastest swim, she completed the 5km run in 19 minutes 45 seconds – a personal best. And her total time of 1:18:06 is a new best for Alison for a sprint distance triathlon.

Jen Chambers also starred, finishing 184th in 1:40:05.

Meanwhile, Cath Jones posted a new personal best of 1:23:40 at the Trentham 10 Miles Road Race.