Leweston athletes excel at the Cheltenham Biathle, qualifying for the European Biathle Championships in Turkey, with standout performances and multiple GB team selections.
Recently, 10 athletes from Leweston participated in the Cheltenham Biathle. This event features a continuous Run-Swim-Run format, catering to age groups ranging from U11 to masters, each with varying distances. The competition served as a qualifier for the GB Biathle team selection for the European Biathle Championships in Turkey.
The athletes faced strong competition, with Jay C, Izzy W, and Esme L securing spots on the GB team, Lara P awaiting selection, and Henry M named as a reserve. In the individual races, both Jay C and Izzy W earned bronze medals.
The positions of the Leweston athletes were as follows:
U13: Henry M 9th, Elizabeth D 16th
U15: Aidan K 12th, Lara P 8th, Sadie L 14th, Freya D 15th, Izzy K 16th (all Leweston girls advanced to the final after heats)
U19: Jay C 3rd, Izzy W 3rd, Esme L 6th.
Congratulations to all the Leweston athletes. They now eagerly anticipate the European qualifying events for the Laser Run and Triathle at Leweston this weekend!
