A record number and full field of 300 entered the 10th Cotswold Women Only Triathlon

A record number and full field of 300 entered the 10th Cotswold Women Only Triathlon organised by Tri Ferris Promotions and from the smiling faces as they finished it seems a great morning was had by all. There was some strong competition on the morning but for most competitors this event was about a new challenge and their first attempt at multi-sport in a fun, friendly, testosterone free environment.  

Overall winner of the Sprint, fresh from Age Group Gold at the European Sprint Champs, was Sara Northover of Triks in 1:05:44, but Sara didn’t have it all her own way, only overtaking Shirley Yarde on the first lap of the fast flat run. Whilst Debs Pratley of RAF tri led the 17-39 wave to finish third overall. There were some great battles out there such as 65-69 age group winner Sue Bathgate of Cheltenham Tri just piping 60-64 age group winner Rosalind Townsend-Hope by 5 seconds and Amy Bentley (30-34 winner) was only 8 seconds behind Debs Pratley (35-39 winner).

Helen Wainwright of Bikecity, took first in the Super Sprint and another RAF competitor Joanna Murray won the Novice wave.

It was so lovely to see women from all walks of life, dusting off their bike from the shed, coming together to take part and supporting each-other throughout to get to the finish line with a big smile and fantastic sense of achievement! The field will increase to 350 next year to help more women into the great sport of Triathlon!