2018 proved another phenomenal year for the sport of tri, with records tumbling across the globe, new races making their mark on a bumper-packed tri calendar and brands continuing to strive for ever-greater performance advancements. And if that wasn't enough, the first-ever paratriathlete made her debut on one of the country's top entertainment shows, Strictly Come Dancing. At the time of writing, Lauren Steadman was poised to dance in the semi-finals.
As has become customary, we asked you to nominate and vote for the athletes, races and products that made your tri year. And the final results from the two rounds of voting are now in! So without any further ado we give you the winners and two runner-ups in the 2018 220 Triathlon Awards…
THE WINNERS AND RUNNER-UPS
MEN’S ELITE TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR
1. Tim Don
2. David McNamee
3. Alistair Brownlee
WOMEN’S ELITE TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR
1. Lucy Charles
2. Vicky Holland
3. Lucy Gossage
FEMALE PARATRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR
1. Lauren Steadman
2. Jade Jones
3. Hannah Moore
INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR
1. Daniela Ryf
2. Patrick Lange
3. Mario Mola
YOUTH TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR
1. Alex Yee
2. Barclay Izzard
3. Libby Coleman
AGE-GROUPER OF THE YEAR
1. Ruth Purbrook
2. Corrine Moss
3. Jonathan Hoggett
COACH OF THE YEAR
1. Simon Ward
2. Rob Wilby
3. David Knight
MALE PARATRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR
1. Joe Townsend
2. George Peasgood
3. Andy Lewis
DUATHLETE OF THE YEAR
1. Emma Pooley
2. Emma Pallant
3. Mark Buckingham
TRI CLUB OF THE YEAR
1. Leeds & Bradford
2. Lincoln Tri
3. DO3 Club
RACE OF THE YEAR (ENTRY LESS THAN 500)
1. Lakesman Triathlon
2. Storm the Castle
3. Ilkely Triathlon
RACE OF THE YEAR (ENTRY MORE THAN 500)
1. Outlaw Triathlon
2. Ironman World Championships
3. Cotswold 113
WETSUIT BRAND OF THE YEAR
1. Huub
2. Zone3
3. Orca
TRI-SUIT BRAND OF THE YEAR
1. Raceskin
2. Huub
3. Zone3
BIKE BRAND OF THE YEAR
1. Cervélo
2. Specialized
3. Giant
RUN SHOE BRAND OF THE YEAR
1. Asics
2. On Running
3. Brooks
TRIATHLON RETAILER OF THE YEAR
1. Wiggle
2. Sigma Sports
3. Helix Sport
The next two awards, the Jane Tomlinson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Triathlon and the 220 Triathlon Game-Changer of the Year, are a little different. For these awards the list of nominees was sent to a group of industry experts to make their final decision.
220 TRIATHLON GAME CHANGER OF THE YEAR
1. Super League
2. Zwift
3. ITU Mixed Relays
220 says:
"Super League has taken the traditional swim/bike/run format and turned it on its head, to provide an all-out, give-it-your-all-and-then-some multisporting spectacle for the digital age. With this Series, co-founder Chris McCormack has moved triathlon up several levels, beloved of athletes, spectators and media alike, and we can’t wait to see how far he can go with it. If nothing else, the Short Chute should feature in ALL televised triathlons!"
THE JANE TOMLINSON AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO TRIATHLON
1. Lucy Gossage
Tim Don
Simon Ward
220 says:
"Our vote goes to Lucy Gossage for her incredible work away from triathlon as much as for her contribution to it. She’s a true inspiration to all endurance athletes, and continues to achieve astounding results on the Ironman pro circuit despite a punishing work schedule as a full-time cancer doctor. For this, she is a thoroughly deserved recipient of this poignant award. Jane would be proud."
Don't miss the next issue of 220, on sale 27 December, where this year's winners share their top tips and advice for racing tri.
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