A fascinating men’s triathlon unfolded at the Baku European Games with Great Britain’s Gordon Benson going on to claim victory in a time of 1:48:31. Joao Silva of Portugal posted the fastest run of day to claim silver after starting the final discipline from the chase pack. Local man, Rostyslav Pevtsov delighted the hometown supporters as he rounded out the podium … [Read more...] about White shows promise at European Games
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Aileen Reid 6th at first European Games
Aileen Reid, competing in the first European Games finished in 6th place in Azerbaijan on Saturday morning last. Sea conditions were tougher than expected with a stiff wind creating some chop for the 1500m swim leg, however Reid dealt with it well emerging from the water in 20:46 and posting the fastest first transition to remain within reach of the leaders. Onto the … [Read more...] about Aileen Reid 6th at first European Games
Irish Triathlete Aileen Reid Ranked Number 1 for European Games
Aileen Reid, currently ranked sixth on the World Triathlon Series leader board enters Saturday’s Baku European Games as the top ranked European triathlete. The former North West Triathlon Club member had a steady start in her first two World Series openers finishing 24th and 15th, but has been in scintillating form of late notching up a 7th, 6th and 4th place finish in the … [Read more...] about Irish Triathlete Aileen Reid Ranked Number 1 for European Games