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13 Leweston students to represent GB at European Laser Run Triathle Championships

During the weekend of 27 - 28 April, Leweston School played host to the European Qualifiers for the Laser Run and Triathle events.

On Saturday, the Laser Run qualifier witnessed the participation of 220 athletes, resulting in an impressive 6 medal wins for Leweston students.

Sunday's Triathle qualifier saw a turnout of 185 athletes, with Leweston securing 5 medal wins!

The full reports can be found below.

Laser Run European Qualifer

Leweston School played host to the Laser Run competition, attracting 220 athletes to compete, including 19 talented pupils from within the school. This event served as a crucial European qualifier, determining the members of the GB Laser Run team set to represent at the European Championships in Madeira from 2-7 July.

Our school's athletes showcased exceptional skills, engaging in a series of exhilarating and closely contested races throughout the day. The standout performances led to well-deserved victories, with our medallists emerging as shining stars amidst fierce competition.

Gold - Izzy K (U13), Reuben C (U17), Izzy W (U17), Thomas J (U19)

Silver - Esme L (U17)

Bronze - Elizabeth D (U11) 

Full results:

U11 U13 U15 U17 U19
Elizabeth D 3rd Izzy K 1st Katrina S 16th Izzy W 1st Thomas J 1st  
Archie P 5th Lara P 5th Freya D 18th Esme L 2nd  
William M 10th Sadie L 6th (team Gold)   Jess S 10th   
  Tilly W 13th   Reuben C 1st  
  Lexie C 16th   Josh H 7th  
  Henry M 9th      
  Aidan K 15th      
  Danny B 27th      

 

Leweston School have an impressive 10 pupils selected for GB team. Congratulations to;

U11 Elizabeth D, Archie P

U13 Izzy K, Lara P, Sadie L

U17 Reuben C, Josh H, Izzy W, Esme L

U19 Thomas J

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Triathle European Qualifier

The Leweston Triathle brought together 185 top athletes from across the country, serving as a pivotal qualifier for the European Triathle Championships and the prestigious opportunity of representing the GB Triathle team at the upcoming championships in Madeira from 2-7 July. With a strong contingent of 18 talented athletes from Leweston School, the event showcased remarkable performances, culminating in well-deserved medals for our outstanding competitors. Congratulations to our medal winners:

Gold - Izzy K (U13), Reuben C (U17), Thomas J (U19)

Silver - Izzy W (U17)

Bronze - Esme L (U17) 

School results are:

U11 U13 U15 U17 U19
Elizabeth D 6th Izzy K 1st Freya D 16th Reuben C 1st Thomas J 1st
Archie P 6th Lara P 5th Aaron M 17th Josh H 6th  
William M 8th Sadie L 7th   Izzy W 2nd  
  Lexie C 10th   Freya D 10th  
  Tilly W 13th   Jessica S 11th  
  Henry M 7th      
  Aidan K 17th      

 

The school has 12 pupils selected for the GB team. Congratulations to:

U11 Elizabeth D, Archie P, William M

U13 Izzy K, Lara P, Sadie L, Henry M

U17 Reuben C, Josh H, Izzy W, Esme L (with Freya D reserve)

U19 Thomas J. 

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Congratulations to all the competitors for their outstanding performances, and a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated helpers, officials, and café staff who supported the event over the course of the two days. The school is overjoyed to have 13 students selected to represent Great Britain at the upcoming European championships.

 

VIEW THE GALLERY:

European Qualifier Laser Run & Triathle