Athletes take on Actif Amman Valley Sprint Triathlon

The event, which is now in its eleventh year, saw athletes taking part in a 400 metre swim, a 16 kilometre cycle, and a five kilometre run.

It had been due to take place in the spring, but was cancelled due to forecast storms.

Guto Morgans in action in the cycling leg. (Image: Stuart Ladd)

Those taking part started early on Sunday morning at Amman Valley Leisure Centre, before they took to their bikes in challenging conditions to complete two laps from Ammanford to Garnant.

They finished with the 5km run in the rain along the trail path running alongside the River Amman to Glanamman, before returning to a hero’s welcome at the leisure centre.

At the finish line, all those who completed the course received a unique medal bearing the town's famous wild boars.

Everyone who completed the course received a medal bearing the town's famous wild boars. (Image: Stuart Ladd)

Jordan Figoni finished fastest, completing the course in 51 minutes and 38 seconds, ahead of Top Step Triathlon’s Guto Morgans (52 minutes and 27 seconds), and Port Talbot Harriers’ Michael Davies (52 minutes and 35 seconds).

Paige Horsnell was the fastest woman to finish, crossing the line in one hour and three seconds. Ffion Williams, of Port Talbot Harriers, finished in one hour, two minutes and 29 seconds, and Peak Performance Triathlon Club’s Elena Andrews finished in one hour, three minutes and ten seconds.

Full results can be found at: https://orlo.uk/o1r2B