The sprint-distance Triathlon at Sport Lancaster this year raised £6807.18 for local charities, St John's Hospice and Cancer Care.

The annual event began in 2016 in memory of Dr Andy Bailey, a much loved and respected colleague at Lancaster University Management School from 1997-2015 who died suddenly at the age of 49.

Since its inception, the Triathlon has raised over £37,000 for St John's Hospice and Cancer Care combined.

The 400m swim, 20km bike ride, and 5km run was completed by 148 participants, which includes 71 first time triathletes and 5 teams.

Sam Cadwallader, Wellbeing & Engagement Manager at Sport Lancaster, commented:

“Over nine months of preparation, there are far too many people to thank individually. There has been lots of supporting in so many ways behind the scenes, including the committee who worked together to set up the event.”

2024 medallists:

Female

1. Katie Hurt
2. Jane Switzer
3. Clare Firth

Male

1. Reuben Copley
2. Cathal Browne
3. Kevin Locke

Team

1. Wareing Tri-Team
2. The Tri-Ue Jeaniuses
3. Management School Marvels

Special credits:

• Maggie Wild & Andy Holgate, organisers of the 2016 Triathlon, both supported the event before and on the day.
• Over 60 staff, student and charity volunteers who gave their time to support the event.
• Conor, Jake and the wider Sports Centre team who helped before, during, and after the event.
• Lancaster University’s wider teams for their support in making the event happen.
• Ian Sturzaker, Event Project Manager, for ongoing support.
• The Runners Centre for the race numbers.
• COLT (City of Lancaster Triathlon Club) for their support.
• T2 Events for the bike racking, signs and finish arch.
• Tilbury Douglas for sponsoring the medals.
• @Lay_by_Lattes for encouraging triathletes with coffee and snacks.
• Diaplo Pizzas, for encouraging triathletes with pizza.
• FRS Roofing Solutions for providing the pedestrian barriers and winners’ prizes.
• Rachel Harvey @racheljharvey for the event photography.