Bassetlaw triathletes head to Wales for SWYD Sprint

As the triathlon season slowly draws to a close the SWYD event at the renowned location of Barry Island was a possible opportunity for triathletes to qualify for the World Sprint event in 2027.

Triathletes Gav Toulson and Helen Crossley travelled to Barry Island for the SWYD event. | Paddy Ducey

placeholder image — Triathletes Gav Toulson and Helen Crossley travelled to Barry Island for the SWYD event. | Paddy Ducey

Making the trip to south Wales were Gav Toulson, head coach of the Bassetlaw Triathlon Club alongside club, member Helen Crossley.

The sprint event made up of a 750 metre sea swim leading onto a 20km flat and traffic free cycle leg finishing with another flat a closed run of 5km. Both triathletes completed the course on a bright and breezy weekend,

Helen finished in one hour and 21 minutes, whil Gav clocked one hour and 29 minutes.

Anyone who maybe interested in trying the sport looking for challenge for 2027 should have a look at the clubs website www.bassetlawtriclub.co.uk