In the Olympic distance triathlon at The Dambuster\u2019s triathlon at Rutland Water William Cowen (Jackpot Racing), was the overall winner, just 16 seconds clear of David Bartlett (Cycleogic.co.uk). Separated by just two seconds in the swim, David gained around 30 seconds over the rolling bike course, before William managed to reverse the positions with a 34:41 run split, which was the fourth fastest of the day. Third overall was Ashley Hurdman (Huub TFN RT) who overcame a two-minute swim deficit with an exceptional bike performance and strong run, to finish just 15 seconds slower than David. All three won their respective categories.<\/p>\n
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Claire Hann (Bikescience) was the overall winner in the women\u2019s field. Starting with the fastest swim time of the day, she ended with the fastest run too \u2013 and came very close to making it a clean sweep on the bike. Only Emma Dreary, (Stortford Tri), who took second overall was able to go just a few seconds quicker on the bike than Claire.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Becky Schofield (Physio Resolutions) completed the podium with a strong performance across all three disciplines. As with the men, all three also won their respective age-group races in the process.<\/p>\n
On Sunday the Ffit Conway Triathlon hosted the final, draft-legal sprint distance Cozumel qualifier in North Wales, courtesy of Xtra Mile Events.<\/p>\n
In the women\u2019s Jacqui Phillips (TRIKS) was able to show the youngsters a thing or two by taking the win and first place in the 45-49 category. A long-time member of the Great Britain team, Jacqui will be hoping to add Gold in Cozumel to a CV., which already counts European and World Championship medals into double figures over Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon events.<\/p>\n
For the men, it was a youngster, Benjamin Baugh (Linc Squad) who won the 15-19 category and overall hounours by almost one minute from Grant Bateman (Hillingdon Triathletes). James Hodgson completed the podium, with all three athletes taking first place in their respective age-groups.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Dambuster Triathlon<\/p>\n
ITU Qualifier 2016 (Standard Distance) 1.5km \/ 42km \/ 10km<\/p>\n
Men<\/p>\n
1st \u2013 William Cowen (Jackpot Racing) \u2013 1:58:21<\/p>\n
2nd \u2013 David Bartlett (Cycleogic.co.uk) \u2013 1:58:37<\/p>\n
3rd \u2013 Ashley Hurdman (Huub TFN RT) \u2013 1:58:52<\/p>\n
Women<\/p>\n
1st \u2013 Claire Hann (Bikescience) \u2013 2:15:11<\/p>\n
2nd \u2013 Emma Dreary (Stortford Tri) \u2013 2:18:01<\/p>\n
3rd \u2013 Becky Schofield (Physio Resolutions) \u2013 2:20:48<\/p>\n
Full results<\/p>\n
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\nFfit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon<\/p>\n
ITU Qualifier 2016 (Draft-Legal, Sprint Distance) 750m \/ 19km \/ 5km<\/p>\n
Men<\/p>\n
1st \u2013 Benjamin Baugh (Linc Squad) \u2013 1:02:49<\/p>\n
2nd \u2013 Grant Bateman (Hillingdon Triathletes) \u2013 1:03:43<\/p>\n
3rd \u2013 James Hodgson \u2013 1:06:05<\/p>\n
Women<\/p>\n
1st \u2013 Jacqui Phillips (TRIKS) \u2013 1:12:37<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
2nd \u2013 Blythe Fourie (Racepace) \u2013 1:13:19<\/p>\n
3rd \u2013 Ashia Fenwick (University of Bath) \u2013 1:14:02<\/p>\n
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