Paratriathlon action takes place on 2 September in Paris, with the largest ever ParalympicsGB paratriathlon squad heading to France to compete.

Who is racing in the Paralympic paratriathlon in Paris? 

ParalympicsGB will be represented by 11 athletes and three PTVI guides in Paris: 

• Henry Urand  (PTS3 Male) 

• Michael Taylor (PTS4 Male)  

• Finley Jakes (PTS4 Male) 

• Hannah Moore (PTS4 Female) 

• Megan Richter (PTS4 Female) 

• Lauren Steadman (PTS5 Female) 

• Claire Cashmore (PTS5 Female) 

• Dave Ellis guided by Luke Pollard (PTVI Male)  

• Oscar Kelly guided by Charlie Harding (PTVI Male) 

• Alison Peasgood guided by Brooke Gillies (PTVI Female)  

• Mel Nicholls (PTWC Female) 

When is the Paralympic paratriathlon in Paris? 

The racing will take place on Monday 2 September. The action starts at 07:00 BST, with the different classifications having staggered starts across the morning.  

How can I watch the Paralympic paratriathlon in Paris? 

Channel 4 covers the Paralympics in the UK, with paratriathlon set to feature on their TV and YouTube channels. You can also follow the build-up, action and reaction on British Triathlon’s @Brittri social media channels. 

How long is the Paralympic paratriathlon in Paris? 

Paratriathlon at the Paralympic Games in Paris consists of a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run. The swim will be a single lap, the bike course five and the run course two.  

Last year’s Test Event in Paris saw times range from 53 minutes to one hour 11 minutes depending on the classification. Dave Ellis and his guide Luke Pollard took gold in the men’s PTVI race and Claire Cashmore taking silver in the women’s PTS5. 

Where is the Paralympic paratriathlon in Paris? 

With one of the most scenic courses at the Paris Paralympics, paratriathlon will take place in the heart of the city, starting and ending at Pont Alexandre III.   

Athletes will push off from the pontoon into the Seine beneath the bridge, with transition one taking place on the river embankment. The bike leg sees the course take in iconic landmarks including the Grand Palais and Petit Palais, Champs-Elysees and Pont des Invalides.   

Transition two takes place on Pont Alexandra III, with the run leg across two laps along Quai d’Orsay, past the Assemblée Nationale and turning back at the Musee Maillol. Athletes will battle to finish on Pont Alexandra III and claim the top spot on the podium with the Eiffel Tower backdrop.   

Inspired to give swim, bike, run a go? 

Whether you’re looking for coaching, seeking an event to enter, a community to join or simply want to explore the sport through our Swim Bike Run programme, there’s something waiting for you.  

Taking place across the country, Paris Inspired offers FREE events and activities for you to enter and enjoy. You can also find your local triathlon club, event or session through our Paris Inspired opportunities.  

Could you be a Paralympian of the future? 

Helping identify the athletes that may will one day represent Great Britain, British Triathlon’s Talent ID and Talent Transfer programme is often day one of an athlete’s Paralympic journey.  

When you attend a Talent ID Day, you will have the opportunity to take part in several sessions led by British Triathlon coaches, including pool swimming, transition activities, bike skills and run/push tests, with the coaching staff there to support and guide you as well as answer any questions you may have. 

Talent Transfer is an opportunity for any athlete currently involved in a development or performance programme to explore paratriathlon. You will be supported to understand the disciplines of swim, bike, run, as well as what it would look like to move into British Triathlon’s Paralympic Pathway. 

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What are the classifications in the Paralympic paratriathlon in Paris? 

Paris 2024 will have 11 classification races across male and female: 

• Male races: PTWC, PTVI, PTS2, PTS3, PTS4, PTS5 

• Female races: PTWC, PTVI, PTS2, PTS4, PTS5 

PTVI – for athletes with a visual impairment (VI). PTVI athletes race with a guide who helps them to navigate the course. The PTVI class is split into B1, B2 and B3. They all compete in the same race, although the B1 (blind) athletes start ahead of the B2 and B3 (partially sighted) athletes. 

PTWC – for athletes who compete in a wheelchair (WC). PTWC athletes are supported by handlers when leaving the swim leg and during transition, compete on a handcycle on the bike leg and race chair on the run section of the course. The classification is divided into H1 and H2. They compete in the same race, but with the H1 athletes starting ahead of the H2 athletes due to the severity of their impairment. 

PTS2-5 – for standing/ambulant athletes with a physical impairment (S2-5). This can include impaired muscle power, limb difference and neurological conditions, with the individual classifications of 2-5 all having their own races and athletes being classified into one depending on the severity of the impact of their impairment on swimming, cycling and running. 

ParalympicsGB will have athletes in seven of the 11 classifications in Paris: 

• PTS3 Male – Henry Urand   

• PTS4 Male – Michael Taylor and Finley Jakes   

• PTS4 Female – Hannah Moore and Megan Richter   

• PTS5 Female – Lauren Steadman and Claire Cashmore    

• PTVI Male – Dave Ellis guided by Luke Pollard and Oscar Kelly guided by Charlie Harding   

• PTVI Female – Alison Peasgood guided by Brooke Gillies   

• PTWC Female – Mel Nicholls