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From beginners

to Olympic champions

Our triathlon club is an integral part of the Leeds Triathlon Centre - along with British Triathlon and University of Leeds - providing professional athletes and students the opportunity to train in world class environments side by side.

People swimming during a triathlon event.

Did you know?

We have had plenty of professional triathletes study and compete for Leeds Beckett University, including:

Alumni:
- Alistair Brownlee - Double Olympic Gold medallist
- Georgia Taylor-Brown - Former Junior European and Junior Duathlon World Champion
- Alex Yee - Olympic Gold medallist
Current Students:
- Sian Rainsley - multi U23 Triathlon European Competitions winner

What equipment will I need?

To join our performance, development or BUCS squads, you should have all the fundamental triathlon kit including a bike.  Members of the non-competitive open access squad can borrow/rent bikes for specific sessions.

Everything you need to know

Training takes place at Leeds Becket Headingley Campus and the University of Leeds’ Brownlee Centre and The Edge. Training programmes are specific to each training group and will be provided by the coach.

We have been supporting students to reach their potential through the scheme since 2002. Famous alumni that have benefitted from the scheme include Lucy Bronze, Alistair Brownlee, Alex Yee, Emily Scarratt, Vicky Fleetwood, Laura Weightman and Tom Bosworth.

Leeds Beckett awards a number of sports scholarships to high performing athletes each year who are committed to upholding the values of the university and willing to represent Leeds Beckett in BUCS events. Scholarships are also awarded to those who demonstrate the ability to progress and achieve high levels of success in their chosen sports.

Sports Scholarships

Criteria

As a triathlete you may be eligible for a scholarship if you meet the following criteria:

Automatic Consideration :

BTF British Academy Athlete 25/26.
Junior – Multiple podiums at BTF Super Series events.
U23 – Placed in the top 15 at a World or European Cup event (1st and 2nd year only).

Discretionary Consideration:

Junior & U23 – Top-8 finish at a BTF Super Series event.
Top-5 finish at a BUCS Sprint race (within the last 24 months).

Long Course Triathlon

Athletes must have been awarded their Professional License from British Triathlon, or via their relevant National Governing Body to be eligible for consideration by the panel.

Plus, consideration for exceptional single-sport athlete transfers.

Please note Triathlon scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of British Triathlon, Leeds Triathlon Centre and Leeds Beckett, for more information contact Gary Beaumont (G.Beaumont@leedsbeckett.ac.uk)

Contact the club using the below details to discuss training and competition opportunities.