Two of Ireland’s top contenders for Rio Olympic Qualification are set to compete in the Olympic Test Event this Sunday. Aileen Reid and Bryan Keane will have an opportunity to race over the same course they will be hoping up compete on at the 2016 Olympic Games. The Olympic Triathlon will start by the golden sands of Copacabana Beach with athletes completing a one-lap 1500 … [Read more...] about Rio test beckons for Irish hopefuls
Bryan Keane
Keane 21st in European Championships
Bryan Keane battled to a 21st place finish at the European Championships in Geneva on Saturday 11th July, finishing in a time of 1:57:27. Keane admitted to a poor swim which resulted in the leading pack opening up a gap and pulling away throughout the 40 kilometre bike leg. Keane found himself in the second chase pack which also contained the world number 1, Javier Gomez of … [Read more...] about Keane 21st in European Championships
Keane and Hayes claim Hell of the West title
1200 triathletes battled through a 1500 meter swim, 44 kilometre bike and 10 kilometre run this morning for the 31st annual Kilkee ‘Hell of the West’ Triathlon. Cork professional, Bryan Keane laid on a demonstration in the men’s race as he crossed the line in a time of 1:59:42. Keane, ranked 35th in the World Triathlon Series and targeting the European Triathlon … [Read more...] about Keane and Hayes claim Hell of the West title
Triathlon’s World Series lands in London
Aileen Reid and Bryan Keane are looking to continue their rich vein of form at this weekend’s London World Triathlon Series. Ireland’s top ranked male and female triathletes will once again take on the worlds best in round six of the World Series which ultimately decides triathlon's World Champion. Reid has seen her star rise as the season has progressed, climbing to 7th … [Read more...] about Triathlon’s World Series lands in London
Triathlete Bryan Keane 5th in Chengdu World Cup
Triathlete Bryan Keane was looking for a big result at the Chengdu World Cup in China and delivered just that with a brilliant 5th place finish. The Cork man posted a solid mid pack swim, exiting the 1500 metre swim in under 19 minutes. The opening leg set him up perfectly for the 40 kilometre bike where Keane remained well positioned throughout the six laps. With a large … [Read more...] about Triathlete Bryan Keane 5th in Chengdu World Cup