Today, Joe Skipper has won bronze at the 2015 Motala ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in Sweden.
The race was contested over a 1.5km swim, which was shortened due to water temperature, a 120km bike and 30km run with Skipper delivering an impressive performance to finish in 04:55.10.
The race was won by Frenchman, Cyril Viennot in a time of 04:54.33 with Martin Jenson of Denmark in second with 04:54.46. Skipper was just 36 seconds off the silver medal winner after a scorching run that saw him secure the third spot on the podium.
In the women’s elite race, the sole British representative was Amy Forshaw who finished 11th in 6:06.45.
The Great Britain Age-Group Team was also in action in Sweden securing two gold, one silver and two bronze medals.
Great Britain Age-Group Team Manager, Dawn Hunter, commented: “It went really well, the athletes I've spoken to had a good race and all said how lovely the run was in terms of scenery. The bike was a fast course. I think the GB team have had a good event.”
Great Britain Age-Group Team Provisional Results
20-24 F Hollie Craddock - Bronze
25-29 F Kate Comber - Bronze
25-29 M Chris Ashford - Silver
30-34 M Mike Wood - Gold
55-59 F Jane Wiley - Gold
Elite Men
1. Cyril Viennot, FRA, 04:54.33
2. Martin Jenson, DEN, 04:54.46
3. Joe Skipper, GBR, 04:55.10
Elite Women
1. Mary Beth Ellis, USA, 05:24.25
2. Camilla Pedersen, DEN, 05:31.48
3. Kaisa Lehtonen, FIN, 05:33.41
11. Amy Forshaw, GBR, 06:06.45
Picture courtesy of @joe_skipper99
