Race Report | 2024 British Super Series Grand Final

Last weekend, the Grand Final at Mallory Park marked a pivotal moment in the 2024 British Triathlon Super Series, blending championship points with the prestige of the British Championships.

In the Youth A Tier 1 Open race, Oscar Chirnside and Israel Noble made a strong showing, emerging from the water in the lead pack of 15, which included three competitive French athletes. Chirnside showcased his determination on the run, finishing 8th overall and 5th among British competitors, while Noble crossed the line in 10th (7th British athlete) and secured 3rd place in the overall series standings. Euan Murphy and Daniel Hendry also participated, finishing 30th and 34th, respectively.

In the Youth A Tier 2 Open race, Finch Geary swam alongside the leader and was soon joined by Ewan Mitchell and Ruaridh Stirling. Despite a breakaway from two athletes on the bike, Stirling produced the 3rd fastest run to clinch 3rd place. Mitchell finished 5th, while Harris Callander made a commendable climb of 10 spots to finish 8th. Joe Crawford, Geary, and Josh Daunt wrapped up the race in 21st, 29th, and 35th, respectively.

The Youth A Female race offered valuable experience for Juliette Kidd and Tess Byrne, who finished 34th and 44th.

In the Youth B/Junior Open race, Alex Robin, Oliver Conway, and Luke Holmes formed a strong leading group after the swim. Deri McCluskey’s impressive effort bridged the gap, allowing their quartet to maintain a 30-second lead. Conway and McCluskey led the way, while Robin secured the final podium spot on the second lap, positioning himself for Junior World Championship selection. Rory Treharne improved from 17th to 11th overall (5th Youth B), and Sam Beattie achieved a personal best finish in 22nd (10th Youth B). Thomas Robertson and Dylan Daunt finished 13th and 26th in Youth B, respectively.

In the Youth B Junior/Jr Female races, Isla Hedley and Eve Whittaker set the pace, with Millie Breese maintaining a 45-second gap solo. Hedley extended her lead during the run to claim the British Championship title and secure her spot for the World Junior Championship in Torremolinos-Andalucia later this year. Whittaker finished second, while Breese’s strong performance in 3rd put her in contention for the GB junior team. Jessica Heeps, Ella Chalmers, and Lydia Louw finished 28th, 32nd, and 39th, respectively.

During the British Junior/Youth Mixed Relay Championships, Scotland entered three teams in the mixed relays. Despite a crash from Oscar Chirnside, Scotland A (Chirnside, Ella Chalmers, Rory Treharne, Isla Hedley) finished valiantly in 12th. Scotland B and C followed in 19th and 26th, respectively.

In the Senior Female race, which featured a challenging ¾ Olympic Distance course amid light rain, Jessica Turnbull and Maisie Aubrey formed a small lead group after the swim, although Turnbull unfortunately crashed out. Anna Hedley and Ellie White kept the gap to a minute after the 30K bike leg, with Hedley recording the 3rd fastest run to finish 4th and Aubrey in 5th. Sam McIness, despite experiencing two bike slide outs, finished 9th, while Mia Padmanabhan crossed the line in 15th.

In the Senior Open race, a lead group of five formed post-swim, with Struan Bennet nearly catching up. Hamish Reilly later joined Bennet from the chase group, which consisted of seven athletes. Reilly surged on the run to finish 5th, while Bennet finished 11th, Tom Tyler 13th, and Cameron Kerr 24th.

Full results can be found below.

• Super Series – Grand Final – Saturday (Youth A, Youth B/Junior)
• Super Series – Grand Final – Sunday (Relays, Seniors)