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Many of the nation’s top ironmen and ironwomen were in the thick of the action at the annual Maroochy Surf Classic on Saturday.

A host of competitors converged on Maroochydore Beach for the event, which was first contested in 1967.

There were several age groups, from under-14 to opens, and they took part in a variety of beach and surf events.

Meanwhile, the Queensland Surf Rowers League state team trials were also held at Maroochydore Beach on Saturday.

Many of the state’s best crews jostled for position, with several local teams faring well.

The men’s board race. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Jazmin-Lea Rice, Matilda Jarrott, Bayley Wilmot and Kiara Rychvalsky. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Grace Harris from Alex. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Hamish Giles and Xavier Dillewaard from Sunshine Beach. Picture: Warren Lynam.
The men’s board race. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Holly Thain, Summer Rolston and Tilda Thomson. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Maroochydore’s Oliver Monaghan. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Maroochydore U/23 men. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Noosa U/23 women. Picture: Warren Lynam.
The Noosa women reserve crew. Picture: Warren Lynam.
The Alex U/19 men. Picture: Warren Lynam.

 

 

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