STUART Hayes and Jodie Stimpson were triumphant at yesterday’s Mazda Blenheim Triathlon.

Hayes recorded a time of 1hr 1min 10secs in the Men’s Elite race, just five seconds ahead of Jonathan Brownlee, who won the junior elite event.

Aaron Harris came third, a further five seconds back.

Stimpson crossed the line in 1.08.24 to claim the ladies’ title.

Her time was 15 seconds ahead of Non Stanford, who claimed the runners-up spot.

Sophie Coleman was third.