Doug Neil “Scratcher”
TTTC Career: 669 races 25/11/1989 to 04/03/2017
“Mr TTTC” – founder and spine of Twin Towns Triathlon Club. Visionary leader. Passionate, totally committed, conscientious. Director of Operations. Loved being in control of all aspects of the club. Selected the committee members with great consideration. Recording technique amazing. Had time to be quick witted and funny. Provided many memorable moments for all to savour.
Kev Bannerman
TTTC Career: 616 races 12/12/1992 to 17/12/2022
“The Rock” – Whether you’ve done a single Twinnies race or hundreds of them, there’s every chance you knew Kev as the tall smiling bloke who always showed up, got it done and freely gave out high 5s on the run to any member who wanted one.
Kev was larger than life, a legend, loud and everyone loved him. He loved our teams memorial events and in recent years took ownership of the transition handover/dance which created more than a few laughs. Kev took on various roles within the committee including President, committee member, assistant treasurer and assisted Doug Neil with handicapping members.
Darryl Pettitt
TTTC Career: 324 races 12/11/1994 to 24/03/2007
Quiet achiever. Funny, quirky clubman who did lots behind the scene in “club building” activities. Leadership qualities always visible.
Nev Salmon
TTTC Career: 280 races 20/04/1991 to 20/02/2010
True gentleman. Guiding light for many regarding life and triathlons. Caring and courageous. Great President leader. Interesting transition technique. Stool essential.
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Ross Ferguson
TTTC Career: 275 races 16/09/1995 to 22/10/2016
“Mr Ironman”. Tough competitor. Loved and enjoyed racing. Original fluoro dresser. Well groomed, after shave and Eucalyptus King.Legendary storyteller. Santa to the young.
Neil Pagey
TTTC Career: 181 races 12/10/1996 to 29//01/2005
Most colourful, flamboyant IRONMAN Set the standard for outrageous, tri clothing and behaviour. Enjoyed competing. Calculated racer.
Gary Paxton
TTTC Career: 170 races 13/11/1993 to 14/01/2006
Quiet achiever with the Club’s best MOUSTACHE. Always dressed in distinctive white knee length socks and white running shoes. Nicknamed “The Flash” due to his running prowess. Committed trainer and racer.
Russell Evans
TTTC Career: 161 races 23/10/1993 to 06/10/2001
Honest competitor. “Mr Leadfoot”. Had great relationship with Dougie. Intelligent, sharp and clever, banter guaranteed every Saturday morning.
Joe Ward
TTTC Career: 139 Races 20/10/2007 to 9/3/2019
Absolute gentleman. Gentle, caring and polite. Quiet achiever. “Silent assassin”. Elder racing machine. Loved collecting, analysing and filing race “splits” with Ross and Joe every Saturday morning.
Joe Kelly
TTTC Career: 65 races 11/09/2010 to 09/03/2013
Smokin” Joe who could run very quickly. Total ray of sunshine, always smiling and happy. Loved the Tri Club racing and activities. Enjoyed exploring Australian challenges and football banter with our Poms. A pleasure to be around.