ISLE of Wight triathletes Mike Kimber, Rob Doorly and Phil Bunn took on the daunting challenge of the Cotswold 113 Middle Distance Triathlon.

The trio, members of Wight Tri, had the challenge of completing a 1.2-mile open water swim, 56-mile cycle and a 13.1-mile half marathon run to finish.

All three athletes were looking to break the six-hour mark, for what would be their first attempts at the longer distance event.

Despite facing the difficulties of an early start in chilly waters, to running in the scorching midday sun, the athletes performed admirably.

Rob was out of the 1,900m swim in a super 36mins 35secs, followed by Phil and Mike, close together, in 40.36 and 40.43 respectively.

However, Phil then overtook Rob on the bike, with a solid 2.48.59 bike split, with Rob and Mike posting 2.52.56 and 3.01.27 respectively.

They then all posted solid run splits for the half marathon — 1.54.55, 1.54.14 and 2.05.54.

First home was Phil in an impressive 5.30.38, followed soon afterwards by Rob in 5.32.30, with Mike finishing in 5.53.47 — meaning all three beat their target.