23-year-old Brit Jasmine Hallworth only started competing properly in triathlon this year but has a chance this Saturday to become an Age Group World Champion in Qatar, thanks to the T100 Triathlon World Tour.
Launched in April this year, the T100 Triathlon Age Group World Championships Qatar enables amateur athletes across the different age brackets the chance to race for the glory of being crowned an official Age Group World Champion.
We caught up with Jasmine as she was about to set off to Qatar where the final is being held, thanks to a five-year partnership between the Professional Triathletes Organisation, who run the T100 series and World Triathlon and Visit Qatar. Here’s what she had to say…
What are you looking forward to most at next weekend’s T100 Triathlon Age Group World Championships in Qatar?
I’m excited to race the best in my age group on the world stage. I only started competing this year, so qualifying in my first season feels both surprising and a real privilege. I am also excited to visit Qatar!
How would you feel if you managed to become the first T100 Triathlon Age Group World Champion in your age group?
I’d be over the moon. The past few weeks I have sacrificed a lot trying to balance training with illness and full-time work, but my mindset is to show up, race hard and most importantly, enjoy it. I trust that the work I’ve put in will pay off.
Where did you qualify?
I qualified at the London T100.
Why is triathlon important to you? When did you take up triathlon? Who inspired you to take it up?
Triathlon has been part of my life since I was about 7 or 8, my dad was an IRONMAN and we travelled to watch him race around the world. He’s my inspiration. I stepped away from the sport at 11, picked it up again around 16 at school, and this year I committed to training and competing more seriously.
What would your advice be to someone thinking about giving triathlon a go?
Go for it. I’ve met so many people who started from scratch, some couldn’t swim, others dreaded running and now they love it. Triathlon teaches discipline, resilience, and work ethic like few other things. Stay consistent, put in the time, and the training will pay off. If swimming is your sticking point, invest in a few sessions with a coach. Good technique builds confidence, efficiency and speed in the water.
How’s your training been going?
I’ve done most of my recent training in the gym to acclimatise for Qatar’s heat, controlled sessions on the watt bike and sauna recovery have helped when it’s -1 degrees outside!
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Hong Kong, where I first started triathlon. With my mum from Hong Kong and my dad from England, I’ve spent nearly half my life in both places. The biggest difference is the weather—the heat and humidity in Hong Kong suit Qatar’s conditions and growing up there gives me confidence I should be able to handle the heat and perform well.
If you’re feeling inspired by Jasmine’s story, stay tuned for the World Triathlon Age-Group events that are on offer in 2026 and contact your National Federation for qualification details.
Sign up for your own opportunity to qualify in London next July 25-26 for the T100 Triathlon Age Group World Championship. The London T100 weekend will also the feature the return of Elite Olympic racing to the capital. For more details visit the website.
