Instant reactions from the Great Britain athletes following the elite women's and elite men's races in Rio.

Non Stanford – Silver, Women's Elite race

“It was paramount I did well today for selection really and it’s boosted my confidence after a tough couple of years. It’s a stepping stone – we had to podium in this race and now we have to podium in Chicago, so step one is done. It was fantastic to have Vicky up there on the podium with me – I think the more girls we can get qualified by the end of this year, the better. And guys for that matter too.

"It was great. The hill was pretty tough, there’s no two ways about it. We have smaller gearing on our bikes to help us get up. Great fast technical descent – I really enjoyed it. I think that tested a few people.

"All in all, it was a fantastic day and now I need to keep my head down and work towards Chicago."

Vicky Holland -  Bronze, Women's Elite race

"We had a two-stage process to qualify for next year, so today I had to finish on the podium - fourth place wasn't really an option. I'm really really please with how it went."

Adam Bowden - 12th, Men's Elite race

"I'm happy with the race, I like the course a lot.  I dug deep and felt strong. When you come down that main descent, you can get quite wide. It's undulating too,  a true triathlon course.

"I made a move and knew I had it in me from how training has gone."

Brendan Purcell, British Triathlon Performance Director

“Non and Vicky have really performed on this course and achieved a key part of the preselection policy for the Olympics next year.

“Alistair wanted to hang on to third place but his injury let him down today. His swim and bike showed again that he can get into a winning position and he almost held on, so although it wasn’t the result he wanted, there were a lot of positives.

“It’s been a good event overall, but obviously disappointing for some. Everyone has taken full advantage of the opportunity to experience what next year might be like.”