More than 120 children took part in the annual Buchan Triathlon held at King William’s College.

The school’s 12th triathlon was the biggest yet, with all 120 competitors completing the course.

Pupils aged 11 and under took part in a mass outdoor warm-up, before dividing into groups and making their way to the start line.

The under nine age group swam three lengths of the College pool, cycled 1,000 metres on grass and ran 600 metres.

The under 11s swam eight lengths, cycled 2,000 metres and ran 1,200 metres.

All participants wore race T-shirts supplied by SMP and were presented with a special commemorative medal at the post-event ceremony.

SMP also invited its charity of the year for 2019, Hospice Isle of Man, to attend, raise money and publicise its work.

Cliff Dunn, head of boys’ PE and games, said: ’The Buchan triathlon is always a fantastic, social day that brings the community together and tests the young pupils’ stamina, speed and strength.

’The aim was simply to complete the course, and although finishing positions were not recorded, the natural competitiveness of the children shone through - resulting in some dramatic sprint finishes,’

The fee-paying school’s event was sponsored by Douglas-based corporate services company SMP Partners.