Eastbourne Triathlon took place yesterday (Sunday). The 2021 event saw contenders start from the lifeguard’s beach with triathletes swimming against the backdrop of Eastbourne pier, cycling the roads through the South Downs National Park via Beachy Head and running on the iconic promenade to Holywell, before finishing on the Western Lawns.
By AnneMarie Field
Published 7th Jun 2021, 11:24 BST
Updated 10th Jun 2021, 14:41 BST
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Henry James from Western Tempo in Cheltenham won the standard race. Picture from Tribourne. SUS-211006-141532001
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Team Bodyworks athlete Henrietta Tarasewicz was the first woman to finish the standard distance with a time of 02:13:37 while placing 30th overall. Picture from Tribourne. SUS-211006-141613001
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Eastbourne Triathlon 2021 (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-210706-093138001
8. Contestants take part in the Eastbourne Triathlon bear Beachy Head which is the 2022 Standard Triathlon European Qualifier and 2022 Sprint Triathlon World Qualifier. The sprint distance consists of a 750m swim, 18.3km cycle and a 5km run up Beachy Head. B
Contestants take part in the Eastbourne Triathlon bear Beachy Head which is the 2022 Standard Triathlon European Qualifier and 2022 Sprint Triathlon World Qualifier. The sprint distance consists of a 750m swim, 18.3km cycle and a 5km run up Beachy Head. Birling Gap, East Sussex, Uk. SUS-210706-092315001 Photo: SCZ