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7 days ago
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Island triathletes secure place in World Championships
(L-R) Liz and Jan qualify for World Championships after tough Cardiff race (Image: Wight Tri) Two Isle of Wight athletes have secured a place in the 2026 World Championships. Jan Fletcher and Liz Dunlop, of Wight Tri, braved stormy conditions in the Cardiff Standard Distance Triathlon, marking the first GB Age Group qualification for the World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. Advertisement Having enjoyed sunny weather on June 21, the duo faced a challenging race day with rough seas, strong winds, and difficult bike and run courses. Launching together in the female wave, Jan completed the swim in 29 minutes, and 39 seconds, with Liz following in 36 minutes, and 49 seconds. Both navigated Cardiff Bay's bike course, with Jan clocking one hour, 12 minutes, and 57 seconds and Liz finishing in one hour, 23 minutes, and 11 seconds. READ MORE: Final round of mountain bike race to be held on Island Despite a headwind, Jan crossed the line in a sensational two hours, 24 minutes, and 35 seconds coming fourth in the 50–54 category, just 16 seconds from the podium. Advertisement She finished 22nd out of 167 women overall. Liz, finishing in two hours, 52 minutes, and 58 seconds, secured fourth in the 65–69 category and 97th overall. Her upcoming move to the 70–74 age group has earned her automatic qualification for the 2026 World Championships. After two months of relentless racing, Jan and Liz will now take a break before resuming training.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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Island triathletes secure European Championships spots
Isle of Wight athletes Helen Scholes, Jan Fletcher and Liz Dunlop have secured places in next year's European triathlon following strong performances. Wight Tri's Helen Scholes earned a place in the 2026 European Championships after competing in the sprint triathlon qualifier at Nottingham's National Water Sports Centre, which included a 750m lake swim, a 20km bike ride and a 5km run. Her performance earned her third place in the 55-59 age group. Following her success, she is set to compete at Eton Dorney on June 1. Liz Dunlop (left) and Jan Fletcher (right) after finishing the Southport Standard Distance Triathlon (Image: Wight Tri Ladies) Meanwhile, her teammates Jan and Liz also saw success at the Southport standard distance triathlon. Both aimed to qualify for the 2026 European Standard Triathlon Championships, and they did just that. The Southport course consisted of a 1500m lake swim, a 40km bike course along the seafront, and a 10km run. Fletcher finished first in her 50-54 age group and was the 16th female overall out of 118 competitors. Dunlop placed 90th overall but secured second in the 65-69 age group.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
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Isle of Wight triathletes make their mark in Applemore Fast Twitch Triathlon
The 2025 Fast Twitch Triathlon saw a strong showing from Isle of Wight athletes. Taking place in Southampton, the event saw Wight Tri and Vectis Academy members compete in a 400-metre pool swim, a 21km cycle through the New Forest and a 5km run along Dibden Purlieu. In the women's division, Jan Fletcher of Wight Tri finished first with a time of 1:11:02. Hattie Locke from Vectis Academy secured third place with a time of 1:14:28. On the men's side, Chris Till finished second with a time of 58:12, missing the top spot by just 11 seconds. READ MORE: Isle of Wight runners take part in the London Marathon 2025 For full results, visit The event also saw several athletes braving their first full triathlon or venturing onto the mainland for the first time. Special thanks were given to the support team, which included Steve Dines, Jurgita Bates and the Elton-Walters family. The event concluded with a celebration of the athletes' achievements, with a special mention of the 'scrummy' Millionaire's shortbread finish treat. The event was a testament to the competitive spirit and camaraderie of the athletes, with the Isle of Wight athletes showing off their skills across the various stages of the triathlon.
