Aileen Reid climbed to 6th in the world rankings following a stunning 4th place finish in the London World Triathlon Series. USA claimed a second consecutive clean sweep of the podium with the dominant Gwen Jorgenson notching up a 10th World Series win. Derry native, Reid emerged from the 750 metre swim in 17th position leaving her in the chasing bike pack. Through 20 … [Read more...] about Aileen Reid 4th in London World Triathlon Series
Irish triathletes
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
Aileen Reid to lead triathletes at European Games
Triathlon Ireland is pleased to announce a team of three triathletes have been selected by the Olympic Council of Ireland to compete in the first European Games to be held in Baku. The inaugural games will consist of 16 Olympic sports and four non-Olympic sports and is set to take place between the 12th and 28th of July. Representing Ireland at the triathlon events will … [Read more...] about Aileen Reid to lead triathletes at European Games
Young guns flying Irish flag at Cape Town World Series
The World Triathlon Series is set to visit Cape Town this weekend as the world’s top triathletes continue their fight to be crowned World Champion. Ireland’s top ranked athlete, Aileen Reid will sit out the Cape Town leg of the series as she returns home to Derry in preparation for races held later in the season. Reid currently lies 10th overall after jumping fourteen places … [Read more...] about Young guns flying Irish flag at Cape Town World Series