Longford Triathlon Club celebrates multiple successes

It has been a weekend of athletic success for the Longford Triathlon Club.

First up was Brendan Doyle, who completed the gruelling Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in Norway. Known as the world’s toughest endurance race, Brendan's achievement was hailed by the club as “unbelievable", with members saying they were "absolutely in awe" of his incredible performance.

Back on home soil, a large contingent of Longford Triathlon Club members travelled to Athlone for the National Aquathlon Championships.

The club praised all who took part, paying particular tribute to its first-time competitors and congratulating podium finishers Jules Ledwith, Margaret Gallagher, Caroline Casey, Catherine and Eiviltas Evan Quigley.

There was further success in Virginia, where Chantel Higgins claimed a podium finish in her very first sprint triathlon at the Virginia Triathlon in an achievement the club described as "incredible".

At the Loughrea Youth National Championships in Galway, athletes Joe and Luke Donohoe also impressed with “remarkable performances”.

Congratulations were also in order for the club members who were out in force for Saturday's Breffni 3 Province Challenge, taking on both the running and cycling events.

Some members even competed on both days of the weekend, highlighting the dedication within the club.

Meanwhile, Edel O'Hanlon completed back-to-back marathons at the Celtic Warrior B2B Marathons in Moate on Saturday and Sunday, rounding off another remarkable achievement for the club.

From first time races to elite-level competition, it has been a phenomenal few days of success for the club.