1
Bret Crossley
England
01:05:47
2
Darren Williams
Wales
01:30:22
3
Chris Feeley
England
01:31:05
1
Claire Danson
England
01:44:33
1
Jack Howitt
England
02:12:18
2
Brett Daughtrey
England
DNF
1
Felix Barrow
England
01:37:39
1
Finley Jakes
England
01:06:36
2
David Jones
England
01:20:59
1
Megan Richter
England
01:15:29
2
Shona Brownlee
England
01:30:07
1
Michael Salisbury
England
01:01:02
2
Thomas Barnard
01:09:59
1
David Ellis
England
00:55:31
2
Oscar Kelly
England
00:59:06
3
Rhys Jones
Wales
01:02:37
4
Ronnie Robinson
England
01:18:31
5
Matthew Thorne
England
01:19:57
6
Nathaniel Costigan
England
DNF
1
Deri Mccluskey
Wales
00:32:40
2
Josh Cumberland
England
00:32:46
3
Alex Dack
England
00:32:50
4
Oliver Conway
England
00:33:02
5
Josh Geary
England
00:33:04
6
Joshua Prendergast
England
00:33:12
7
Harry Maxwell
England
00:33:21
8
Tom Whetton
England
00:33:26
9
Luke Holmes
Jersey
00:33:27
10
Arthur Ballard
England
00:33:29
1
Finley Bruce
Wales
00:35:14
2
Daniel Van Aardt
England
00:35:20
3
Tristan Tena Cumberland
Wales
00:35:24
4
Joshua Maxwell
England
00:35:48
5
Jack Bruce
Wales
00:35:58
6
Matthew Marsh
England
00:35:59
7
Will Pearson Inman
England
00:36:10
8
Rory Treharne
Scotland
00:36:14
9
George Turner
England
00:36:18
10
Reuben Wadey
England
00:36:21
1
Lauren Mitchell
England
00:36:22
2
Millie Breese
England
00:36:27
3
Ellie Van Der Merwe
England
00:36:29
4
Eve Whitaker
England
00:36:30
5
Antonia Jubb
England
00:37:03
6
Isla Hedley
Scotland
00:37:06
7
Isabelle Price
England
00:37:08
8
Eloisa Symonds
England
00:37:08
9
Daisy Burton
England
00:37:28
10
Siena Stephens
Jersey
00:37:42
1
Connor Bentley
England
00:54:56
2
Hamish Reilly
Scotland
00:55:06
3
Iestyn Harrett
Wales
00:55:17
4
Chris Perham
England
00:55:20
5
Joe Sherman
England
00:55:22
6
Jonathan Oakey
England
00:55:25
7
Osian Perrin
Wales
00:55:28
8
Jack Stanton-stock
England
00:55:32
9
Reuben Trotter
England
00:55:38
10
Cameron Harris
Scotland
00:55:45
1
Thomas Dalgarno
Scotland
00:57:56
2
Henry Bramwell-Reeks
England
00:58:04
3
Frederik Staal
England
00:58:05
4
Jake Callis
England
00:58:23
5
Andrew Rolland
Scotland
00:58:28
6
Morgan Gallimore
England
00:58:41
7
Joshua Jones
Wales
00:58:50
8
Connor Keeler
England
00:59:02
9
Morgan Rhodes
England
00:59:10
10
Joe Niven
Scotland
00:59:11
1
Iona Miller
Scotland
01:00:42
2
Daisy Davies
England
01:00:53
3
Jess Fullagar
England
01:01:00
4
Hollie Elliott
England
01:01:16
5
Sophia Green
Scotland
01:01:34
6
Tilly Anema
Wales
01:01:52
7
Ellie White
Wales
01:01:56
8
Bethany Cook
England
01:02:14
9
Lizzy Edge
England
01:02:56
10
Annabelle Morton
England
01:03:01
There was an action-packed day of racing in Llanelli with Paratri, Senior, Youth and Junior athletes all featuring as part of the annual Llanelli Multi-Sport Festival.
Always a highlight of the calendar, the event in South Wales was the first racing event of the 2022 Series in both the Youth & Junior and Senior categories, and the first triathlon in 2022 for Paratri. Junior athletes competed for a spot on the team to represent Great Britain at the European Junior Championships in Poland at the end of May, while U23 athletes battled it out for selection for the Europe Triathlon Super Sprint Championships.
View the full results and timing splits here:
Race images from the event are available to view here. Photo Credit – British Triathlon and Phil Rees Photography.
Healthy Life Activities would like to extend a warm welcome to all competitors and spectators to the Llanelli Multi-Sport Festival and the Sospan Sprint Triathlon Llanelli on May 14th, 2022
Confirmation of Entry – All athletes who have received and used their entry code should have received a confirmation email.
Location – the event headquarters are based at Millennium Coastal Park, North Dock, Llanelli, SA15 2LF
Parking – this is available at the North Dock and is Pay & Display. There is free car parking Dragons24 offices on the right as you enter the Dock
Toilets – Public toilets are available in the Discovery Center and we will have portable toilets as well. Showers are in Llanelli Leisure Centre.
We would encourage all competitors, their supporters, and spectators to make the most of their visit to Llanelli and Carmarthenshire. We have plenty of accommodation, local attractions and activities that can be found online at www.discovercarmarthenshire.com.
Please ensure that your British Triathlon membership is up to date and valid on race day. If you fail to bring your membership card you will be required to pay £5.00 day membership fee. You will however still be eligible for category trophies.
The road will be closed from 6:00am on Saturday May 14th.
Volunteers are the people who really make an event work, and make the experience for the athletes every bit more special. This event is organised by volunteers who are triathletes, runners or simply individuals who are keen to help. Healthy Life Activities is a non-profit organisation. Please say a thank you to them as you pass. Any athlete who verbally insults any one of our volunteers will be disqualified immediately.
The event refund policy is available on the website. In the event of additional spaces being made available through athlete withdrawals a limited number of starts may be available, but by no means guaranteed, on race morning. Please report to registration to enquire at least 90mins before the relevant race start.
There are plenty of areas from which to watch the action. please take special care if moving along the bridge by transition area when the run leg is in progress as the course is narrow and it easy to inadvertently impede runners.
This will be located at North Dock in the Registration marquee. Competitor information will also be available here together with course maps.
Race Pack at registration will contain:
A Mandatory Bike Check will be carried out by Chief Technical Official to ensure your bike conforms to rules Associated with Draft Legal racing. Further details on Bike setup, Draft Legal rules, Wheel Regulations and gear restrictions are available below.
Time | Race |
11:00am | Youth Male Tier 2 Super Sprint |
11:45am | Youth Male Tier 1 Super Sprint |
12:30pm | Youth Female Super Sprint |
1:15pm | Junior/Senior Tier 2 Sprint |
2:30pm | Junior/Senior Tier 1 Sprint |
3:45pm | Junior/Senior Female |
5:00pm | Paratriathlon |
Time | Race |
08:30am | Race Registration Opens |
10:00am | Race Registration Closes |
09:30am | Transition Opens |
10:30am | Transition Closes |
10:40am | Race Briefing – Youth Male & Female |
10:50am | Swim Warm Up – Youth Males |
11:00am | Race Start |
11:50am | Last finisher |
Time | Race |
08:30am | Race Registration Opens |
10:00am | Race Registration Closes |
09:30am | Transition Opens |
10:30am | Transition Closes |
10:40am | Race Briefing – Youth Male & Female |
11:35am | Swim Warm Up |
11:45am | Race Start |
12:30pm | Last finisher |
Time | Race |
08:30am | Race Registration Opens |
10:00am | Race Registration Closes |
09:30am | Transition Opens |
10:30am | Transition Closes |
10:40am | Race Briefing – Youth Male & Female |
12:20pm | Swim Warm Up |
12:30pm | Race Start |
1:20pm | Last finisher |
Time | Race |
10:45am | Race Registration Opens |
12:15pm | Race Registration Closes |
11:45am | Transition Opens |
12:45pm | Transition Closes |
12:55pm | Race Briefing |
1:05pm | Swim Warm Up |
1:15pm | Race Start |
Time | Race |
10:45am | Race Registration Opens |
12:15pm | Race Registration Closes |
11:45am | Transition Opens |
12:45pm | Transition Closes |
12:55pm | Race Briefing |
2:20pm | Swim Warm Up |
2:30pm | Race Start |
Time | Race |
10:45am | Race Registration Opens |
12:15pm | Race Registration Closes |
11:45am | Transition Opens |
12:45pm | Transition Closes |
12:55pm | Race Briefing |
3:35pm | Swim Warm Up |
3:45pm | Race Start |
There will be 10-minute windows provided to Un-Rack bikes and clear your belongings from Transition.
This opportunity will arise once ALL ATHLETES have exited the water and Transition area of a particular Wave. The ENTRY / EXIT point will be clearly signposted for you. Do not cross any timing mats or enter Transition Area through at any other location.
There is no individual allocated space in Transition. Please allow sufficient space for your fellow athletes. NO BAGS/BOXES will be allowed to stay in the transition.
Video footage will be taken at the first buoy – any dangerous or overtly aggressive behaviour may result in a penalty or disqualification.
There is a rule exemption in place for Junior/Senior Females ONLY
Athletes who are about to lap others to call ahead and warn them that they are about to be passed. Also, riders must keep to the left and not adopt any blocking positions to allow people to pass safely.
Please note athletes are responsible for counting their own laps and ensuring they enter the transition area at the correct time.
There is a 80m section from Transition to the start of Loop 1
We would appreciate it if all competitors made every effort to keep the venue, and the surrounding area as clean as possible, there will be ample bins.
We will be presenting trophies to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male & Female winners in both Youth and Juniors Race. British Triathlon Youth and Junior Super Series ranking points will be applied based on your finishing position. These will be promoted on the series website here.
You will need your security wrist band to re-enter the transition area. Once you have found your racking space and bike, tidy your area, and leave the transition as soon as you can. We would appreciate the Transition area being cleared as quickly as possible once permissions have been given by the Race Organiser
There will be extensive medical cover provided on all sections of the course. If at any point you require assistance, please find the nearest marshal who will be able to locate medical support for you. If for any reason you are feeling unwell on race day, or have been unwell in the build up to the race please consider carefully whether you are fit to compete
Return your timing chip to the marshals in the finish area at the end of your race, or if you drop out for any reason to a member of the event crew. Competitors who fail to return their timing chip will be charged £30 as per the terms and conditions of entry.
There is no baggage area provided, Car Parks is close enough! NO BAGS/BOXES can be left in Transition.
This event uses electronic chip timing. Please ensure you do not lose it or get it mixed up with someone else’s. Ensure your chip is securely fastened to your left ankle.
Each competitor will be issued with race decals, these must not be altered. Your number should be visible throughout the event.
If at any point during the race you feel the need to stop and pull out of the race, please do not hesitate to do so. It is mandatory that if you withdraw from the race then you need to find the nearest marshal who will help you get back to the event headquarters. Marshals can also call for medical support should it be needed.
We will have a Chief Race Official from Welsh Triathlon. The race is held in accordance with the competition rules of World Triathlon. Please read the Technical Guidance documents in conjunction with the rules. The documents are linked below
Provisional results will be available on the event website on Saturday evening from 22:00
The finish area will be located near the transition area, with plenty of space for friends and family to cheer you over the line. Upon finishing you will receive your finishers memento, drink, and a good old Welsh cake! Please return your timing chip before leaving the finish.
Healthy Life Activities is a not-for-profit organisation, and we organise these events on a voluntary basis. The proceeds are used to cover the cost of the event we also make donations to local charities, community groups and we also donate sports equipment to local schools.
We also have a number of partners to thank who provide support at our events:
Many thanks to all marshals, family & friends who are vital in making sure this and every event is a success.
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If the racing in Llanelli is anything to go by it looks set to be another extremely competitive year in the British Triathlon Super Series as over 300 athletes showcased the best of swim, bike, run in the South Wales sun on Saturday (12 May).
The Llanelli Multisport Festival has been a regular Super Series host in recent years and this year’s event saw athletes from across the British Triathlon Youth & Junior, Senior and Paratri Super Series’ compete for Super Series points and for some athletes also selection for upcoming international championships.
Read the full race reports below:
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