Hong Kong triathlete Oscar Coggins powered to a bronze medal in the men’s individual race at the 15th National Games on Saturday morning, finishing just over a minute behind the winner in a dramatic contest staged across the iconic waters and streets of Victoria Harbour.
The race began with a 1.5-kilometer open-water swim in the harbor, followed by a swift transition to a 40-kilometer cycling leg that looped from the Central Harbourfront through Wan Chai to the Golden Bauhinia Square and back. Athletes then completed a 10-kilometer run, returning to the finish line beside the Hong Kong Observation Wheel.
Henan’s Fan Junjie claimed gold in 1 hour, 47 minutes, and 47 seconds, edging out the Liaoning competitor for the title.
Coggins, representing Hong Kong, secured third place.
His bronze medal in the men’s triathlon at the 15th National Games not only brought pride to Hong Kong but also earned him a HK$150,000 cash award under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentives Award Scheme.
The Jockey Club has poured more than HK$500 million into supporting the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games across Hong Kong and Guangdong venues, serving as the sole partner organization for the Hong Kong zone.
Its contributions span volunteer programs, citywide community and school promotions, and special viewing experiences for underprivileged groups and youth.
Nearly 100 Jockey Club volunteers also served as group volunteers in the Hong Kong zone.
Hong Kong athletes medaling at these Games qualify for further Jockey Club-funded cash awards through the Hong Kong Sports Institute.
Individual gold medallists receive HK$750,000, silver HK$375,000, and bronze HK$150,000, while team golds earn HK$1.5 million, silvers HK$750,000, and bronzes HK$300,000.
