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Beyond The Finish Line

BEYOND THE FINISH LINE

MAIN STAGE

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HOST: Annie Emmerson

Annie Emmerson, a popular figure in multisport, is a former international triathlete and duathlete, retired in 2006 while holding the title of the world’s number one duathlete. Currently, she serves as a triathlon commentator for both the BBC and SuperTri series, whilst also co-hosting the acclaimed Be Braver podcast.

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Adaptive Athlete

Dave Ellis MBE

Athlete


Dave Ellis is a Paralympic gold medallist and dominant force in para triathlon. Debuting as a swimmer at Beijing 2008, he transitioned to triathlon in 2013 and since won a combined eight World, European, and Commonwealth titles. Partnered with guide Luke Pollard, Ellis won gold at Paris 2024.



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DAY:

Beyond the Finish Line

Saturday

TIME:

10:15

Adaptive Athlete

Tony Holness

Triathlon Coach


In 2020, after a 40-year career in technology and banking, I began coaching my autistic son Sam with the goal of him becoming the world’s first elite triathlete with autism. Since then, Sam has set records, raced internationally, and inspired our mission to make triathlon more inclusive.

STAGE:

DAY:

Beyond the Finish Line

TBC

TIME:

TBC

Adaptive Athlete

Bianca Fernandez-Clark

Chair

Women in Tri UK

Bianca, Chair and Co-Founder of Women in Tri UK, advances accessibility and inclusion in triathlon for women by removing financial, cultural, and confidence barriers. Growing a 600-strong community, drawing on her Ironman and professional experience, advocating for policy reform, inclusive partnerships, grassroots development, and support for underrepresented women in sport.

STAGE:

DAY:

Beyond the Finish Line

Sunday

TIME:

15:15

Adaptive Athlete

Stuart McInnes

CEO

XTRI World Tour

Co-founder and CEO of XTRI World Tour and partner races Celtman and Swedeman. Father of the X-Points system and responsible for growth and development of the sport of Extreme Triathlon through innovative programs, strategies and event diversification. Growth achieved through the medium of fun, aiming to ensure that the athlete experience is key.

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DAY:

Beyond the Finish Line

Saturday

TIME:

15:15

Multisport Academy

MULTISPORT ACADEMY

EDUCATION STAGE

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HOST: Matthew D Ward

Matt is a professional MC, Sports Announcer and Commentator with over 17 years of experience working at running, cycling and triathlon events. Working with world class events in the UK like: IRONMAN Wales, Running Industry Conference, Great North Run, IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, UTS UTMB event, and the adidas Manchester Marathon to name a few.

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Adaptive Athlete

Mike Alexander

Swim Coach, Race Director and Podcast Host

WeSwimRun

Mike fell in love with Swimrun after the ÖtillÖ Utö World Series and has spent 12 years coaching, running workshops, and creating a schedule of races, including the Eliminator format. For over a decade he’s seen the sport evolve and hosts the UK’s only dedicated swimrun podcast, The Swimrun Show.



STAGE:

DAY:

TIME:

Multisport Academy

Sunday

14:30

Adaptive Athlete

Mark Kleanthous

Advanced Performance Coach

IronMate Coaching

IronMate Mark, Britain’s most experienced triathlete, competed in the very first UK triathlon, raced over 540 triathlons since 1983. A full-time open-water and endurance coach for 25+ years, he mentors athletes aged 8 to 83, helping them complete or compete from super sprint to IRONMAN at age-group and elite levels.


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DAY:

TIME:

Multisport Academy

Saturday

13:30

Adaptive Athlete

Jennifer Done

Ironman U certified Coach and Podcast host

The Toughest Finish Line Podcast

After overcoming postnatal depression through fitness, Jennifer Done transformed her recovery into a passion for endurance sport. A six-time Ironman finisher and Ironman World Championship competitor, she’s now an Ironman U Certified Coach and host of The Toughest Finish Line podcast, inspiring others to find healing and growth through sport.

STAGE:

DAY:

TIME:

Multisport Academy

Saturday

14:30

Adaptive Athlete

Bianca Fernandez-Clark

Chair

Women in Tri UK

Bianca, Chair and Co-Founder of Women in Tri UK, advances accessibility and inclusion in triathlon for women by removing financial, cultural, and confidence barriers. Growing a 600-strong community, drawing on her Ironman and professional experience, advocating for policy reform, inclusive partnerships, grassroots development, and support for underrepresented women in sport.

STAGE:

DAY:

TIME:

Multisport Academy

Saturday

12:30

Adaptive Athlete

Dr Emily Jevons

Sports Nutritionist


Dr Emily Jevons, AfN Registered Nutritionist with a PhD in Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition, has worked within endurance sports for several years in a variety of roles, currently she works as a Nutritionist for World Tour Team Picnic PostNL and Total Endurance Nutrition, empowering athletes with practical nutrition knowledge.


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TIME:

Multisport Academy

Sunday

11:30

Adaptive Athlete

Dan Bullock

Swim Coach, OW Specialist

SwimForTri Ltd

Dan has competed and coached in swimming for almost 40 years, earning national medals, a US Swim Scholarship, Olympic Trials, appearances at IRONMAN and World Masters championships (pool and OW). Teaching with Swim For Tri and Hackney Aquatics, co-invented the Otion Paddle, written for; 220Triathlon, TrainingPeaks, Outdoor Swimmer, Tri247, Triathlete Magazine.

STAGE:

DAY:

TIME:

Multisport Academy

Sunday

10:30

Adaptive Athlete

Rob Hardstone

Ironman U certified Coach and Podcast host

Green Mamba Tri

Rob Hardstone host of “The Unlikely Triathlete” Podcast, an IronmanU-certified coach a former South African Defence Force’s 1 Special Services Battalion Crew Commander, and commercial saturation diver. Completed 12 ultra-distance triathlons, coaches others to surpass their limits with candid, engaging storytelling that draws on his diverse background and hard-earned lessons.

STAGE:

DAY:

TIME:

Multisport Academy

Saturday

15:30

Adaptive Athlete

Anthony Foy

T100 Lead Mechanic & Performance Engineer

Breakthrough SPORTS

Anthony Foy is founder of Breakthrough SPORTS, delivering performance engineering, equipment optimisation and race-day mechanical support for elite triathletes, teams, brands and National Federations. He provides PRO athlete neutral mechanic support for the ‘T100 Triathlon World Tour’ and is a Performance Consultant at the industry leading ‘Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub’.

STAGE:

DAY:

TIME:

Multisport Academy

Saturday

10:30

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DATE & TIME

28 & 29 MARCH 2026

DOORS OPEN:

10am each day (or 9:30 for VIP ticket holders)

DOORS CLOSE:

5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday

LOCATION

Excel London

Royal Victoria Dock

1 Western Gateway

London E16 1XL

QUICK LINKS

Organised by World of Triathlon Media Limited

Registered address 282 Leigh Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 1BW

Company number 16105962

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