The paratriathletes hoping to bring back golds include defending world champion, Lauren Steadman.\u00a0Steadman, who has been unbeaten for more than two years, but will face fierce competition from \u00a0up-and-coming Grace Norman, USA, was second to her last year and could challenge her in the PT4 event.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0The line up include Britain\u2019s four current European Champions, Alison Patrick (PT5), Andy Lewis (PT2), Lizzie Tench (PT1) and Steadman are all lining up with good opportunities to add to their medal tallies.<\/p>\n
Four golds for GB\u2019s paratriathletes in Lisbon<\/p>\n
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\u00a0Head Coach, Jonathon Riall, said: \u00a0\u201cThis is an opportunity for Rio bound athletes to practice their race processes and race hard seven weeks out from the games. It\u2019s also an opportunity for staff to reinforce their games time roles.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a mixed bag in terms of competition, but that\u2019s understandable at this stage, and we\u2019ll focus on our own performances to get us on track for Rio.\u201d<\/p>\n
GB paratri team announced for Rio Paralympics<\/p>\n
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As well as Britain\u2019s Paralympic athletes competing, the British team features athletes hoping to make their mark in the future. \u201cWe see this as an opportunity to kick start our 2020 cycle by integrating a new and exciting group of athletes to the upper level of the British squad and international competition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Athletes including Kerry Large, Mark Conway and Bret Crossley will compete in the open waves alongside their more experienced team mates.<\/p>\n
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Paratriathlon: the ultimate guide
\nIn pictures: GB paratriathletes in training ahead of Rio<\/p>\n
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Great Britain team; Rotterdam ITU Paratriathlon World Championships; 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run; Sunday 24 July:<\/strong><\/p>\n PT1 Elite<\/p>\n Phil, Hogg, Joe Townsend, Lizzie Tench<\/p>\n PT1 Open<\/p>\n Mark Conway, Bret Crossley<\/p>\n PT2 Elite<\/p>\n Ryan Taylor, Andrew Lewis<\/p>\n PT3 Elite<\/p>\n Cassie Cava<\/p>\n PT4<\/p>\n George Peasgood, Steven Crowley, Lauren Steadman, Faye Mcclelland<\/p>\n PT4 Open<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Chris Frost, Kerry Large<\/p>\n PT5<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Alison Patrick + guide Hazel Smith, Melissa Reid + guide Nicole Walters<\/p>\n<\/section>\n