Great Britain claimed gold in a thrilling conclusion to the European Youth Triathlon Championships on Sunday, holding off a determined challenge from Switzerland in a closely contested Mixed Relay.
The British quartet of Ellie Birchall, Ollie Squire, Sophie Richmond and Ben Allen crossed the finish line in 1:34:29 to secure the European title. Switzerland, represented by Kimey Casanova, Albert Hakansson, reigning Women’s Youth European Champion Aimie Decrausaz and Andrin Gallert, pushed them all the way, taking silver just six seconds behind in 1:34:35.
Hungary completed the podium, with Petra Bán, Gergö Marádi, Korinna Katona and Ézer Tomka securing bronze in 1:35:10.
The battle for the remaining top-five places was equally competitive. France finished fourth with Ambre Ugolini, Valentin Lepers, Swann Ivanez and Théo Cini, while Spain took fifth. The Spanish team featured Adriana Solanes, Víctor Fernández, who had claimed individual bronze on Saturday, María Romero and Miquel Ferragud.
Full results from the weekend can be found here.
