Triathlon Ireland National Series 2019

Pulse @ Triathlon Ireland National Series 2019

2019 was a fantastic season for the Club in BMW National Series racing. Between the Duathlon and Triathlon Series, and various National Championship races throughout the season, Pulse will up lots of awards and medals at this year’s TI Awards Night on 23rd November.

Congratulations to Kim Hickey, Sarah Stapleton, Esther Bayon, Siobhan Quain, Joanna Butler, Clare Dillon, Kieran Hopkins, Chris Watts and Niall Connaughton who will collect awards and/or medals on the night!

Congratulations to Kim Hickey who was 4^th overall and Esther Bayon and Kieran Hopkins who both placed 10^th overall in the BMW National Series.

In the Age Group standings, Kim Hickey placed 1^st and Esther Bayon placed 4^th in the 40 – 44 category, Sarah Stapleton placed 2^nd in the 35 – 39 category and Kieran Hopkins placed 3^rd in the 35 – 39 category.

BMW National Series Championship Racing

At the Sprint distance championships at DCT, Sarah Stapleton –placed 1^st and Siobhan Quain placed 3^rd  in the 35 – 39 category. Esther Bayon placed  1^st in the 40 – 44 category.

At the Standard Distance Championships at Harbourman, Co. Wicklow, Kim Hickey took 3^rd Overall and 1^st in the 40-44 category. Clare Dillon took 2^nd place in the 30 – 34 category, Sarah Stapleton took 2^nd in the 35 – 39 category and Esther Bayon took 3^rd in the 40 – 44 category.

In the Male race, Kieran Hopkins took 2^nd in the 35 – 39 category.

At the Middle Distance Championship Race in Sheephaven, Co Donegal, Sarah Stapleton placed 3^rd in the 35 – 39 category.

At the Para Championships, held at our own race at Port Beach, Chris Watts placed 3^rd overall.

BMW National Series – Overall Club Position

• Female – 2^nd
• Male – 6^th
• Mixed – 3^rd

Pulse also had a great season at the Duathlon NS with Sarah Stapleton placing 1^st and Joanna Butler placing 2^nd in the 35 -39 AG category. Jonathan Butler placed 8^th overall in the mens standings.

Sarah also placed 3^rd in the 35 – 39 AG at the BMW Duathlon National Championships in Sligo.

At the Aquathlon Championships held at the Bull Wall, Dollymount Strand, Esther Bayon took  1^st and Niall Connaughton took 3^rd in the 40 – 44 AG category.

Well done to everyone who participated in National Series racing this year! Roll on 2020.