Tri Liverpool

 

A huge contingent from the Club took part in the British Triathlon Championship at the weekend held in Liverpool docklands. The age groups were first to start their swim in a surprisingly warm water temperature of 19°C.  

 

We also had 3 competitors in the elite field. Joseph Ricciardi was out of the swim in a group and used his cycle strength to try to bridge the gap to the next group when his group were not contributing. His endeavours eventually failed but not for want of trying. The men’s winner was Adam Bowden of Great Britain.

 

Ex IOM swimmer Jennifer Newbery competing in her first Elite triathlon also gained valuable experience in what was a stellar field won by Charlotte McShane of Australia.

 

Rebecca Storrie had to pull out of the race after T2 while sitting in a good position in the second group to protect an injury.

 

National championship medals were won by Hannah Howitt, Silver in the 20-24 age group and 2nd overall woman. Juan Kinley also won a Silver in the 50-54 age group. 

 

Standard Distance     Age                 Time       Pos. AG             Pos. OA

Andrew Nash              25-29               2:00:33            6                      59

Hannah Howitt           20-24               2:06:10            2                      2         

Juan Kinley                 50-54               2:06:11            2                     52

Ryan Downey             25-29               2:08:04            15                   73

Paul Swindale            45-49               2:09:29            6                     8

Ian Rowley                 35-39               2:12:05            26                   123

James Wright              30-34               2:13:08            21                   132

Chris Crellin                50-54               2:13:48            14                  142

Graham Stigant           55-59               2:17:47            4                     192

Paul Cubbon               50-54               2:20:54            31                    221

Rob Parker                  25-29               2:27:23            36                    310

David Thomas             40-44               2:29:10            44                   335

 

Sprint Distance                                                                                             

Richard Thomas          40-44               1:21:21            2                      38

Mario Ricciardi           50-54               1:22:29            4                      47

   

Elite Sprint

Joseph Ricciardi                                  1:03:11                                    55

Jennifer Newbery                                1:13:43                                    51

 

The race is due to be screened on Channel 4 on Saturday 27th August.

Full results here.