“Simply stunning” were the words used to describe the venue at the Grafman Middle Distance Triathlon (1.2 mile swim/55 mile bike/13.1 mile run). Located in the heart of Cambridgeshire, near the ancient Village of Buckden & St.Neots. The Grafman is well established within the triathlon community. This event continues to grow, recently being voted National Event of The year 2014 and being selected for the Triathlon England Middle Distance Championships 2015 and British Championships 2016. Freedom Tri despatched a crack team of athletes to fight off the competition and make their mark flying the wings of green. In the women's race Suzy Hawkins who is having a great season so far came an incredible 2nd (1st in AG) with a time of 4:55:40 whilst Amanda Maylin was 76th (12th in AG) in 6:58:22. Over in the men's race Ryan Nicoll was 88th (17th in AG) in 4:58:01; James Thomas was 89th (18th in AG) in 4:59:07.

Suzy Hawkins & James Thomas at the Grafman Middle Distance Tri.

Further afield Chris Belcher was racing hard at the European Triathlon Union Sprint Qualifier in Nottingham. The National Water Sports Centre is the perfect venue for testing yourself on a perfectly flat course where the tempo is high and the competition is fierce, but friendly!! Chris was very pleased with 89th place (15th in AG) in a time of 1:03:38.

Chris Belcher at the ETU Sprint Qualifier.

Finally Jodie Wilkes had a cracking weekend shaving an awesome (cue drum roll) 11 minutes off last years time at Eton Dorney with Human Race at their 'Sprints Weekend'. She crossed the line in 179th place, an excellent 2nd in age group with a time of 1:24:44. Congratulations Jodie!!