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2025 European Sprint & Standard Championships Istanbul

Tri-Team Ireland athletes proudly represented the nation at the 2025 Asia & Europe Triathlon Age Group Championships in Istanbul, an unforgettable event that spanned two continents in one race. This iconic championship showcased the unique spirit of triathlon on a transcontinental stage, offering athletes the rare opportunity to compete across both Asia and Europe in a single race.

Swim in the Bosphorus: Athletes began their race in the legendary Bosphorus Strait, swimming between two continents in one of the world’s most historic waterways.

Bike Across Continents: The bike course included a crossing of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, delivering a once-in-a-lifetime moment as competitors rode from Asia into Europe.

Run Through History: The final leg of the race took athletes through Istanbul’s vibrant streets, blending ancient heritage with the modern energy of the city.

Medal Success for Tri-Team Ireland

Across both the Sprint and Standard Championships, Tri-Team Ireland athletes secured:

• 1 Gold – Vanessa Fenton (Standard, 50–54 F)
• 1 Silver – Patrick Tierney (Standard, 45–49 M)
• 3 Bronze – Michael Mallon (Sprint, 75–79 M), Patrick Tierney (Sprint, 45–49 M), Desmond McHenry (Standard, 75–79 M)

This was a fantastic achievement on one of the most iconic triathlon stages in the world.

Sprint Distance – Team Ireland Results

• Michael Mallon (75–79 M) – 3rd place
• Patrick Tierney (45–49 M) – 3rd place
• Sarah Blackett (16–19 F) – 5th place
• Faye Morrissey (16–19 F) – 8th place
• Nigel Fanning (50–54 M) – 9th place
• Althea Lonergan (25–29 F) – 9th place
• Karen Watson (55–59 F) – 10th place
• Eoin Carroll (40–44 M) – 14th place
• Colum Traynor (45–49 M) – 21st place

Two podium finishes and multiple top 10 results made this a strong showing in the Sprint distance

Standard Distance – Team Ireland Results

• Vanessa Fenton (50–54 F) – 1st place
• Patrick Tierney (45–49 M) – 2nd place
• Desmond McHenry (75–79 M) – 3rd place
• Rachel Woods (25–29 F) – 5th place
• Martin O’Grady (60–64 M) – 6th place
• Joshua Schnell (20–24 M) – 9th place
• Peter McGuigan (25–29 M) – 14th place

Three podium finishes in the Standard distance added to Ireland’s medal haul.

Full results are available on the official World Triathlon website HERE.