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Team 4 – GBR
Rhian Roxborough
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) , Llandudno
Merits
- World Age Group Triathlon Championships – From 2005 to today, came 3rd in 2006 and 1st in 2024, several 4ths in between
- European Age Group Standard Distance championships 2010, 2011 and 2024 (first in age for all events (first overall in the first two)
- Ironman Wales 10th female and 2nd in age (11hrs 21mins)
- Alpe D’uez Triathlon (top 10 finish)
- Numerous 70.3 and Middle distance events over the years, Mallorca, Bala, New Forest, Antwerp – always finished top 2
- World Champs in 2019 and came 5th
- 2024 Eliminator, 3rd overall, first female
- 2022 The longest Aquathlon in the world in 2022, won the female category (13km swim, 13km run)
- 2024 Tal Y Llyn SwimRun, 1st female and 2nd overall (course record)
- Slateman (1st a couple of times)
- Snowman (2nd) and Sandman (1st a couple of times)
- Adventure Triathlon – competed many times over the years
– Why do you want to participate in One Water Race?
As a coach, I have coached many athletes to Ultra races which has certainly sparked an interest in me – luring me away from my triathlon life. This race has a combination of many factors which appeal. The in-out nature of the race, the terrain, the swimming in the dark and the teamwork element of the race and all that whilst becoming more and more exhausted. I love to learn and try new things and this, I know will challenge my body and my mind (simply getting there let alone the race itself), I know I have a lot of things to learn along the way, which I am looking forward to.
– Have you taken a similar challenge before?
Honestly, NOPE! But that is why it is appealing to me.
– What are your strengths?
Determination, the will to never give up on things, belief in myself and others, swimming open water, team work.
– What are your weaknesses?
My navigation skills are my weakness – but I will do my very best to improve them from now until then.
– What would be your biggest challenges in this race?
Sleep deprivation and the lack of cognitive abilities due to that! Keeping everyone in a good place and recognising symptoms arising before they develop into something worse.
– Have you been to the Stockholm archipelago and what do you know/think about the terrain?
No, never! Looks stunning from what I have seen of this year’s race. There are parts which look difficult but manageable. I will be competing at UTO 2025 with the rest of the team to also get a taste.
– What are you most looking forward to, if you would participate in One Water Race?
The uniqueness of the race. The fact it is over 3 days and how we as a team are going to manage/ overcome hurdles that arise. How we are going to manage the tiredness over the time and dynamics of the team as we may develop and change.
