WCPD colleague represents Great Britain at International Triathlon Championships

• WCPD Financial Planning Manager Shaun Jasper represented Great Britain for first time.
• He competed in the Men’s 35-39 age group long distance triathlon race at event in Almere, the Netherlands.
• Shaun has been participating in triathlon competitions since 2017.
  

A member of WCPD’s team has represented Great Britain at a renowned triathlon international championships after taking up the sport just seven years ago.

Financial Planning Manager, Shaun Jasper competed in the Men’s 35-39 age group race at the Europe Triathlon Challenge Long Distance Championships which was held in Almere, Netherlands.

It was the first time he has competed in the contest, alongside eight other teammates from the UK.  The event is the second oldest triathlon competition in the world – behind Hawaii, and boasts many race categories for athletes ranging from elite level to open entry.

His long-distance race consisted of a 3.8km open water swim, a 180km cycle around the Flevoland region – where Almere is situated, and a 42.2km run through the city itself. Shaun finished 16th, with a personal best time of 9 hours and 43 minutes, which is nearly an hour quicker than his previous record. This result qualifies him for both the Long Distance Triathlon World Championships and this same competition next year. Shaun has been competing in triathlons since 2017, when he attempted his first one for charity. His sporting background is in football where he used to play semi-professional for Dudley Town in the West Midlands.

When he is not writing financial reports for the business, he completes in at least five competitions every year and is a member his local club in Halesowen.

Speaking after the event, Shaun said: “This is a dream come true because when I started competing in triathlon, wearing the Great Britain top at this competition was my goal.

"I'm delighted to have achieved a time under 10 hours for the first time, however I believe that I can go faster and am relishing the next challenge already.

“I’ve always been an active person, and I feel that triathlon helps me exercise whilst keeping a work life balance – which is extremely important. The sport gives me a variety as I have to swim, cycle and run, and I get to fit training for each aspect around my diary. "

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