British Paratriathlon Champions crowned at Eton Dorney  

The British Triathlon Paratri Super Series continued over the weekend at the Arctic One Tri and Para Tri Festival, doubling up as the British Paratriathlon Championships.  

Here we take a look at the top three in each category.  

PTVI  

The Open PTVI race saw Dave Ellis and his guide Luke Pollard pick up the win. The pair were quickest across all three disciplines on their way to the British title. Nathaniel Costigan and his guide Oli Taylor, were next over the line followed by Robert Sears guided by Andy Mulligan.  

Rachael Elliott was the winner in the Female PTVI race alongside guide Gwen Kinsey.  

PTWC  

The Open PTWC category was won by Josh Landmann with Luke Applegate crossing the line in second place. The third and final spot on the podium went to Darren Williams.  

The Female PTWC race was won by Mel Nicholls.  

PTS2 

Brett Daughtrey came from nine seconds down on the swim to win the Open PTS2 race. Ethan Dent had led the early part of the race but dropped to second in T1 as Daughtrey took the lead. Daughtrey held onto the lead across the remainder of the race with Dent crossing the line in second. Chris Arthey was third.  

PTS4  

Michael Taylor came away from the Open PTS4 race as British Champion leading from the off to win by over 10 minutes. He was joined on the podium by Michael Fox (second) and Colin Wallace (third).  

Shona Brownlee was the winner in the Female PTS4 race.  

PTS5 

Tom Barnard won the Open PTS5 race thanks to the quickest bike time of the day. He came out of the water in second and dropped to third in T1. He took the lead on the bike and despite losing time in both T2 and on the run, he held onto first place to stand on the top step of the podium. Oliver Scott was next over the line with Florian Combe completing the podium.  

Claire Cashmore was the Female PTS5 winner with Sophie West coming second. 

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