On Tuesday 9th December, I competed in the World Biathle championships final in Mossel Bay South Africa in a stacked 30 man field featuring Olympians, World and Junior Pentathlon champions and finalists. After a strong first run and a swift swim around a rough and bumpy course, I managed to finish the final run in 10th place in the world, a great start to the championships.
On Thursday 11th December, I competed in the Triathle finals in a field of 36 people, which incorporates shooting into the event. With my best shot yet at an event hitting 19/20 green lights, and again a very strong swim performance to overtake a few people, I managed to finish 10th in the world for my second ever time racing this discipline.
Finally, on Saturday 13th December, I competed in the laser run finals in a field of 37 athletes. After a strong first half I climbed into 8th place however sandy conditions on the run presented a challenge with my body and ankles suffering, finishing in 20th place overall.
Thank you to the Jack Bloor Fund in supporting myself in being able to travel to this amazing country and have this world class experience which I will never forget.
Jack Bloor Race & Fund 