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.