The event was won by Mark McGinley from the 247 Triathlon Club, Letterkenny, who came home in a time of 01:00:54 after another hugely popular staging of an event that has become iconic on the Derry sporting landscape. And as always, Journal photographer George Sweeney was there to capture all the action…...

1. LIAM BALL TRIATHLON 40th ANNIVERSARY – Relay team taking part in the triathlon. Photo: George Sweeney
LIAM BALL TRIATHLON 40th ANNIVERSARY – Relay team taking part in the triathlon. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

2. LIAM BALL TRIATHLON 40th ANNIVERSARY – Liam Ball’s daughter Leanne (second from right) with family members. Photo: George Sweeney
Liam Ball’s daughter Leanne (second from right) with family members. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

3. LIAM BALL TRIATHLON 40th ANNIVERSARY – Leanne, daughter of the late Liam Ball, with her daughters. Photo: George Sweeney
LIAM BALL TRIATHLON 40th ANNIVERSARY – Leanne, daughter of the late Liam Ball, with her daughters. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

4. LIAM BALL TRIATHLON 40th ANNIVERSARY – Catherine Butcher, Triangle Triathlon Club. Photo: George Sweeney
Catherine Butcher, Triangle Triathlon Club. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney