Your 2024/2025 Season WTMC Committee Members!
Andy Devlin
Committee Member
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Andy has been involved in sports from a young age, swimming and competing in running events since primary school, and enjoying cycling for both enjoyment and an alternative way to commute for a number of years. He returned to swimming as an adult as a great therapy and exercise when recovering from injury and is now enjoying the transition from pool swimming to ocean swimming as his training develops. As well as competing in triathlon disciplines, he is an avid trail runner and has competed in a number of ultra events.
Working full time for one of NZ’s leading Telco companies, his strengths are in leadership, IT, strategy , and effective communication , all of which make excellent attributes as a committee member for the WTMC.
This is Andy’s second term as a committee member. He is eager to promote and establish community events and attract more members to join the club and participate in Triathlon events.

Lindsay Donald
TREASURER
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Lindsay Donald is a passionate triathlete based in West Auckland, New Zealand, with a strong connection to the Waitakere Triathlon and Multisport Club. Known for his enthusiasm and dedication to the sport, Lindsay has competed in numerous endurance events, including several Ironman New Zealand races. His achievements span over a decade, showcasing his commitment to personal growth and fitness. Notable accomplishments include participation in Ironman New Zealand races in 2004, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2019, demonstrating remarkable endurance and perseverance. Lindsay's performances highlight his dedication to pushing limits. As a member of the Waitakere Triathlon and Multisport Club, Lindsay actively contributes to fostering a sense of community and support for both novice and experienced athletes. The club emphasizes the joy of participation and personal rewards in multisport activities, aligning closely with Lindsay’s own approach to the sport​.

Chris Arnold
COMMITTEE MEMBER
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Chris has been participating in all sorts of different sports from an early age, but at the age of 14 he contracted guillain barre syndrome and was paralyzed for over a year. One of the therapies he was prescribed was cycling and though this discovered a new kind of freedom after being unable to walk. This lead from a few laps around the neighborhood, to competing in ultra bike racing around the UK, 600km bike races, 24hour events and riding from John O’ Groats to Land’s End (1347km) in three days.
His passion for sport lead him to rowing, where he took part in three world championships and the Great London River Race (42km on the River Thames).
In 2000, a chance encounter with an Ultra distance triathlete (who had done the Deca (10x) Ironman Championships), lead to him being involved in the support crew for the inaugural “Trans Australia Foot Race (The race of fire)”. The race involved 65 days of running over 4828km in the middle of summer. This experience changed his life as, it made him decide that the UK was not the place for him. So, after the race he went back to the UK and eight months later made the permanent move to the southern hemisphere.
Chris has participated in Sprint, Olympic, ½ and Full ironman events, and although he is not the fastest, he will never give up (a lesson that he learned lying in a hospital bed starting at the ceiling as a 14-year-old.

Joce Fausett
COMMITTEE MEMBER Bio to come......
Rainbow Morris
Club President
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Rainbow is a passionate advocate for people from all backgrounds playing sport for mental and physical health, wellness and social interaction.
A late bloomer in the sports world, she started running at the age of 36 when she was invited to try a 5km Fun Run and never looked back. She completed her first ‘Try a Tri’ Triathlon in 2017 and now has competed in many other events including 4 Ultra Marathons, Sprint Triathlon, multiple Adventure Races and is a member of the Auckland Orienteering Club.
Her professional background and experience in management, event management, sponsorship and marketing are valuable contributions she can offer the Waitakere Triathlon Club and its members.

Yoshiko Richards
Committee Member
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Yoshiko began participating in triathlons and running events in 2021 despite having no prior sporting background and being unable to swim even 100m in the swimming pool. She initially joined a gym to maintain her health when she hit 50. She subsequently completed a sprint triathlon as part of the gym event. She decided to improve her swimming, cycling and running. Then she found her local Waitakere Triathlon and Multisport club offered weekly social training events, and thought that would be a good idea for meeting other people who may have the same passion for support. She enjoyed participating in the club’s social weekly events, including a 5km Fun Run/walk, ocean swim and road biking. In March 2024, she completed her first Olympic distance triathlon. Enjoying the sense of community, she joined the club committee to contribute to its success.

Craig Fausett
COMMITTEE MEMBER
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Craig started running with WTMC 5km Wednesday night run at the start of 2020, when he and his work mates ran a weight loss challenge. Craig proudly lost over 10kgs in 3 months, the 5km weekly run soon turned into 2 weekly runs and beyond. This change in lifestyle has been instrumental is managing physical and mental well-being, Craig loves to see others get involved and see a benefit as he did. Since then he has competed in many running events, ranging from 5km events right up to Ultra marathon events. He has completed 6 ultra marathon events in the past few years. Craig also managed and coached Rugby at Waitemata rugby club for 10 Years prior to being involved with WTMC.

Michele Baker
COMMITTEE MEMBER
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Michele was never into exercise, or anything sports related, so it came as such a surprise to not only herself but to her family when she fell in love with running. Several years ago, she was coerced into joining a gym because they were holding a weight loss challenge, which she ended up winning, but in the process, she got bored of walking on the treadmill. She increased her speed and starting running before deciding that treadmills weren't so fun and then ventured to running around the block and really has never looked back. Trail running is her true passion and she has completed multiple half marathons and also Ultra's with her most recent being 70km at Taupo Ultramarathon. She is not fast but puts one foot in front of the other and eventually she crosses the finish! When she is not running, she is chasing her two Frenchies, or you will find her at Auckland Zoo, where she works full time. She brings to the committee a wealth of experience and having sat on previous committees in various positions she promises to ensure that the committee remains focused on bringing fun filled safe events and continues to support to its members, no matter how fast or slow they are!
