The event is the second of eight British Age-Group Championships in 2012 and will see athletes race in the picturesque setting of the West Midlands Water Ski Centre. Athletes will embark on a fast 750m swim before a 5km run around the perimeter of the water ski lake. The run will be a flat two-lap traffic free run with only a short incline to trouble the competitors.

 

In addition to the British Age-Group Championships, the event also doubles as the British Elite Youth and Junior Aquathlon Championships, the second race of the 2012 British Triathlon Junior Super Series.  

 

Recent winner of the European junior triathlon title, Georgia Taylor-Brown will compete aiming to continue the form shown in Eilat and get valuable points on the leaderboard in the British Triathlon Youth and Junior Super Series.

 

Georgia commented: “I am really excited about racing this weekend, I love the British Triathlon Events they are always packed with so many competitors and spectators and it's just so much fun! From the Europeans I gained so much confidence and as for this weekend’s performance I just want to go out and enjoy the race and hopefully come away with a positive result!”

 

Fellow British Triathlon Olympic Talent Squad athletes Sophie Coldwell, Sian Rainsley, Nicole Raymond and Ellie Walton will join Georgia in the elite women’s race. In the men’s race, Miles Burton the current leader of the youth standings will compete aiming to make it two wins in succession having won the British Elite Youth Duathlon Championships in March. He will be joined on the start line by fellow squad member Iestyn Harrett.

 

Duncan Hough, Vice President of the BRAT club organising the event commented ahead of the weekend’s racing: “BRAT Club is pleased to be hosting a British Championship and wants to show triathletes what a triathlon club can deliver. The venue itself has bunds around the lake ensuring a flat and wind free swim, with blue flag water quality. With our on-site clubhouse there is a warm welcome awaiting all the athletes at the finish line.”

 

Ian Braid, British Triathlon Director for Major and National Events, added: “The British Aquathlon Championships will provide a fast and exciting race for both competitors and spectators. To take part in any of our British Age-Group Championships is always a memorable occasion for any athlete, and this weekend age-group athletes will have the unique chance to race alongside some of our most talented young athletes including our recently crowned European junior champion.”

 

The event is organised by BRAT Clubs, with more information available on http://www.3dtri.co.uk. Results will be available on www.tr247.com