Wicklow Triathlon Club

🔙 Back Where He Belongs! 💙💛

After six years away from long distance racing, Will Dawson made a superb return today at IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea.

Taking on the challenging Welsh course, Will crossed the line in an impressive 5:56:53, with a strong, consistent performance throughout:
🏊 35:39 swim
🚴 3:10:19 bike
🏃 1:55:59 run

A sub-6-hour finish at an IRONMAN 70.3 is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work he's put in to get back to the start line.

Congratulations on a brilliant performance in Swansea! 💪👏💙💛

🥈 Sarah Diamond Does It Again! 🔥

Less than 24 hours after an outstanding performance at the Two Provinces Triathlon in Lanesborough, where she finished 2nd overall in the Sprint National Championships, Sarah Diamond was back racing this morning, this time swapping the swim, bike and run for a flat-out 10 km effort at the Irish Life Fingal 10K in Swords.

The result? 🥈 2nd lady overall!

Backing up a National Series triathlon podium with a podium finish in one of Ireland's biggest road races on consecutive days is an incredible achievement and a testament to Sarah's consistency, strength and determination. The Fingal 10K is the opening race of the Irish Life Dublin Race Series and attracts a highly competitive field from across the country.

Massive congratulations to Sarah on an exceptional weekend of racing 💙💛👏

Five Wicklow Tri Club members travelled west on Saturday, 4 July to take on the legendary Hell of the West Triathlon in Kilkee, Co. Clare.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, one of Ireland's most iconic triathlons once again delivered a fantastic day of racing. Athletes tackled a challenging Olympic-distance course comprising a 1.5 km sea swim in Kilkee Bay, a 44 km bike through the rolling roads of West Clare and a scenic 10 km run along the spectacular Atlantic coastline.

Representing Wicklow Tri Club were Christine Gleeson, Julien Maydew, Tom Downes, Tony Byrne and Mick O'Toole, all producing strong performances on a course renowned for its history and competitive racing.

A special congratulations to Tom Downes, who delivered an outstanding race to claim 2nd place in his age group - a superb achievement at one of Ireland's premier triathlon events.

Well done to all five athletes for flying the Wicklow Tri Club colours with pride. 💙💛🏊🚴🏃