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Bristol researcher is Women's World Bog Snorkelling Triathlon Champion

2 October 2012

Dr Christine Reynolds, Research Associate at the University of Bristol Law School, took first place in the world bog snorkelling triathlon, part of the 2012 World Alternative Games held in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. The triathlon consisted of a 7.5 mile run and 19 mile mountain bike ride over rough terrain in Mid Wales and 120yds snorkelling in a bog trench.

 

Christine Reynolds

...the bog IS the hardest part and I nearly drowned (well, sort of)...

Christine Reynolds
Dr Christine Reynolds, Research Associate at the University of Bristol Law School, took first place in the world bog snorkelling triathlon, part of the 2012 World Alternative Games held in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales.  The triathlon consisted of a 7.5 mile run and 19 mile mountain bike ride over rough terrain in Mid Wales and 120yds snorkelling in a bog trench.  Christine finished in 2hrs 52 mins.

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