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Jonathan Oakey was one of several Irish athletes in action this weekend in the U23 World Championships. Finishing in 18^th position with a strong swim and bike, Oakey reflected on his race stating he was “really happy… and really pleased”, having been quietly aiming for a top 20 result.

Erin McConnell was also in action in the women’s U23 World Championships in a strong field. A strong swim and powerful bike saw her in a great position entering into T2, however she struggled with a stitch on the run seeing her drop a number of places.

World Paratriathlon Championship

Chloe Maccombe and her guide Catherine Sands were 5^th in the Women’s PTVI classification to finish off a successful season. The pair will now take some down time before focusing on a number of races next year to secure their spot at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. While they are currently in a qualifying position, they will need to continue to race to maximise their points and keep their position secure.

Meanwhile, in the Men’s PTVI, Donnacha McCarthy and his guide Sean Husband finished in 10^th position, with McCarthy stating the pair were “a little disappointed with the result.” With a bout of illness earlier in the week, the pair will seek to refocus for their final two races of the season and hope to finish on a high.

Age Group Success in Pontevedra

Also in Pontevedra the World Age Group races over Standard and Super Sprint distances and Aquabike. A number of Irish athletes were representing across the distances and events, with standout performances from Deirdre Casey who retains her Standard Triathlon World Champion Title in the 40-44 age group, Eric Clonan who finished 2^nd in the Aquabike World Champion race in the 25-29 age group, Celine Mc Phillips who claimed 3^rd in the Aquabike World Champion race in the 45-49 age group, and Vanessa Fenton who also took home a bronze in the Standard Triathlon World Champion for the 50-54 age group.

European Triathlon Mixed Relay Club Championships

Limerick Triathlon Club placed 10^th in La Baule, at the 2023 Europe Triathlon Mixed Relay Club Championships.

In the Mixed Junior Relay, Predator had two teams in action, finishing 11^th and 13^th, while Athy were also represented in the race, finished in 12^th.