Triathlon in Rabjones’ bloodline

For Josh Rabjones, triathlon is in the blood.

Not only is his father Shane a seasoned athlete, but his older brother Mitch competed in his first Ironman WA last year.

Now 16-year-old Josh is following in his family’s footsteps, having been selected for the WA State triathlon team in the 16 to 19-year-olds category.

The young sportsman will travel east in April to compete in the Sydney Triathlon and said he was hoping for a top-15 finish.

“This past year I’ve really focused on getting into the State team, I made that my goal with my training, and it’s satisfying to see my efforts starting to pay off, ” Rabjones said.

“WA has a high record of achievement, so there is a weight of expectation I guess, but I’m looking forward to it.”

Having given convincing TriWA performances in Perth for the past three years, Rabjones has a career as a professional athlete firmly in his sights, and credited his parents, coach Steve Crenfeldt and triathlon stalwart Mick Bray for motivating him.

Crenfeldt, who has been coaching Rabjones for four years said he had put in the hard work and deserved the rewards.

“He’s a natural athlete and even more so a natural swimmer. Being as young as he is, he has to work extra hard to keep up with those around him, ” he said.

“He has a lot of potential and has earned the right to mix it with the best in the country and I’m sure he’ll do very well.”