Quelle Challenge Barcelona

Another milestone mark for Matt Winn-Smith! This past weekend, Matt competed in the debut of the Quelle Challenge Barcelona, covering 3.8km of swimming, 180km of cycling and 42.2km of running.  Despite incredibley hot temperatures, Matt set a new personal record and the second ever fastest Ironman split in the club, in a time of 9:29:50!! Not only did Matt set a new PB,  but he also finished 55th overall, and 5th in his age group.  Congratulations on your result and enjoy your post season rest!  The only question remaining-was he wearing the new superfast team kit?

Ride of the Falling Leaves

The Tritons were enmass this weekend at the Ride of the Falling Leaves.  15 Tritons took part in this race posting some amazing results, the highlight being a 3:40:55 time for 110km by Malcolm Jeffries.  Leading up the girls was Peppi Holder posting a 4:25:09.  Congratuations to all Tritons who took part and for those that didn't put your name on the list for next year!  Its a great race.

IT'S OFFICIAL!! The new Tritons Team kit is super fast!!!  Over the weekend, amid many tannoy comments about Tritons stunning perfomances and new kit, we amassed 5 medals and 9 top ten finishes!!!!  -  over only two races.

Milton Keynes Open Olympic Distance Triathlon                              September 20th 2009

It's officially a stunner!  Professional race kit=professional times!  Almost everyone who raced this weekend at MK set a new PB!  Snap! 

Keith Sanders led the way with a 6th place finish overall, and a 2nd place podium finish in AG in a time of 1:59:58!! Steve Walker was not far behind leading the vets in a time of 2:09:45 alongside Malcolm Jeffries who came 8th in AG, both with top ten performances in AG.

Katie Sanders set the ladies field alight with her second overall win of the season in 2:10:22 followed closely by Coralie Glaunes who finished 2nd lady in her AG and 3rd lady overall in a time of 2:18:13!!  Amazing day had by all and a great launch for our new club kit.  Well done to everyone!

Sevenoaks Triathlon                                                                

HERE COME THE VETS!!! There is no sign of Sir Weston slowing down anytime soon.  He has prooved his tenacity and dedication by consistent fast performances, and today was no exception.  Clive finished top male in his AG and 12th male overall in a time of 1:27:27!  Number 3 in the male vets was Steve Wand, who finished in a time of 1:37:51, followed by Simon Sayer who posted a 1:44:56. 

Sarah Stewart and Ed Simpson screamed over the rolling course in 6th and 9th positions respectively in AG.  Not to be outdone was Carl Botten who finished in a time of 1:51:17, spurred on by the sleek new Tritons kit and the fact that he is still reeling from becoming a dad!!  'LOOKING GOOD!!'

New Forest Middle Distance Triathlon

Congratulations to Steve Wood who competed in the New Forest this past weekend!  Steve finished 4th in his age group, narrowly missing out on 3rd place, by less than 10 seconds(!!) and placing 30th overall!  Well done on your efforts.   

London to Brighton Ultramarathon 

While the rest of the world sleeps, Glenn Hatrick dons his high vis kit and springs lightly over sacred burial grounds, through the paths of North Kent to the North Downs way in Surrey, trudges up Ditchlin Beacon and arrives exultant at the finish of 'the' extreme ultramarathon on the shores of Brighton.   Congratulations on your 12:35:05 time!-and all this before lunch.

Orca Classic Olympic Triathlon                                                   August 30th 2009

A win is a win, is a WIN!!  Mark Cook flew over the Dorney Lake Triathlon course to a 1st place AG win in a time of 2:17:56.  Congratulations on your result!

The results are IN!             Sept. 12th 2009

Tritons domination over the weekend!  Not only did we have 5 Tritons competing in the World Standard Distance Championships, but 4 of our fearless crew finished in the top 10 Brits in their AG, topping it off with Vern Thomas first Brit home in AG, but also 6th overall in his AG!! 

Joining Vern were Bern Henry, Freddie Sumption, Jamie Beecham and Rob Baker who all battled the intense heat in the Gold Coast.  All performed admirably boasting spectacular performances.

A few highlights:  Bern 5th GB Lady home in AG, Freddie 3rd Brit home in AG in a time of 2:23:25, Jamie 9th GB Male home in AG in 2:08:24 and Rob finishing in 2:16:18!! We all are so impressed and wish you warm (no pun intended) congratulations on your results!

London Duathlon                         Sept. 13th 2009

The impressive performances keep on rolling!  On Sunday Adam Spiers, Glenn Hatrick, Malcolm Davies and Peppi-Marie Holder completed 34km of racing on an undulating course in Richmond park.  Malcolm Davies screamed over the course to a 9th place finish overall and 1st in his AG while Adam an Glenn followed not far behind, finishing less than 20 seconds apart, Glenn finishing 1st in his AG!!  Peppi had a fantastic race and despite recent illness managed a time of 2:05:15!!  Well done all.

HSBC Triathlon                           Sept. 13th 2009

I'm sure we can all remember our first triathlon-the fear, excitment, nerves and elation of actually getting there, all competing for top spot!  On Sunday Mark Mahtonen competed his first Olympic tri in a spectacular 2:30:03 and became a member of an elite breed-the triathlete.  Well done on your achievement-I'm sure that those elusive 3 seconds won't be so far away next year....

We are extremely pleased to announce that the Greenwich Tritons have attained United Kingdom Athletics (UKA) affilliation.
Further details on how to obtain personal UKA licenses are avilable on the members forum.
Many thanks to Malcolm Davies for all his efforts on making this happen.

Vitruvian Triathlon  05-09-2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANE!!!   This past weekend, Jane Hinne led the field of Tritons by marking a 'milestone' birthday with a 1st place finish in her AG in a time of 5:37:35!!!  To top off the buzz, Jane was crowned with flowers and plaque by the infamous Ironman, Thomas Hellreigel.  Sue Hilton and Fiona Boxall also posted fantastic finishes-grinding over the gruelling 'Rutland Ripple' pushing themselves to a final time of 5:01:29 and 5:24:47 respectively. Simon Carter led the team for the men, with an outstanding finishing time of 5:46:47.  A very impressive weekend by Team Tritons.  I'm inspired!

World Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships

The performances to add to the ever growing list of Triton honour keep on coming!  The lastest addition is Ciara Fitzpatrick who qualified to represent Ireland at the Dublin Olympic Triathlon!  Ciara has qualified to represent Ireland not only at World Olympic Distance Champs, but ALSO at Standard Distance European Champs!  Double Whammy!  Congrats!

Stockton Olympic Triathlon                    30-08-2009

Peppi-Marie Holder and Andrew Fletcher competed in the Stockton Tri with impressive results! The results just keep getting better.  Despite her thirst for the open water, Peppi finished 'fantastic four' in her age group in a time of 2:38:12!  Andrew competed in the swim leg of a relay team 'Dishpigs??' and smashed a 24:18 swim bringing his team to 3rd place.  Well done!