Do3 recognises triathlon talent - The Stratford Observer

Do3 recognises triathlon talent

Stratford Editorial 20th Dec, 2019   0

WARWICKSHIRE’S Do3 triathlon squad held its annual awards to recognise the hard work and successes achieved by the 250-strong squad.

Founded in 2016, Do3 marked its most successful year to date on the triathlon circuit – achieving 42 podium places at major sprint, Olympic, middle and long course races.

Notably, 13 individuals raced as part of the Great Britain age group team by competing in European and World Championship races.

The annual awards were voted for by the squad across various categories recognising upcoming talent, commitment and all-round sportsmanship.




Lisa Parry and Baz Graham were jointly awarded ‘Most Improved Athlete’ for the time improvements they have shown over the year.

Georgina Lord, who is part of the British Paratriathlon Talent Squad, was voted ‘One to Watch’ and the ‘Most Committed to Training’ was Andrew White. Anita Howe and Corinne Moss shared the title of ‘Most Inspirational Athlete’.


During the prize-giving, Do3 founder and head coach Dave Knight recognised other major sporting successes in non-triathlon events.

Beccy Huntley and Tamara Pleasant completed a 17km swim of Windermere and open water aficionado Janet Stansfield ticked off the five-mile Chillswim – a non-wetsuit endurance event.

Elsewhere, Elizabeth Roche biked the 1,000 Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle challenge.

Knight also thanked sponsors Everyone Active, Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort, Yonda Sport, Triggerfish, XEndurance, Cycle Republic, Swans Goggles and Veloforte for their athlete and squad support.

He also praised a team of five coaches for helping with the squad’s successes in a year which featured new sessions added to an already lively schedule. More than 6,700 individual swims were coached over the year, resulting in a cumulative 16,000km of swimming.

The squad also collectively cycled 28,000 miles with an elevation just short of three million feet.

Knight said: “2019 set a new benchmark for Do3 with more athletes competing and more racing for GB. We’ve introduced more sessions and have also launched new squad swimming sessions at Bromsgrove to reflect demand and our presence in the Midlands.

“We are still to embark on the new season’s races, however, I’m confident we will again be fitter, faster and continue to enjoy the fun and friendship that the squad has become synonymous with.”

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