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.

Paralympian and ultra-endurance athlete Mel Nicholls has sport in her heart and adventure in her spirit.
A three-time Paralympian across athletics and triathlon, a record-breaking ultra-cyclist, forging new
roads beyond barriers to disability while championing women in sport and adventure.
A true triathlon tale, a great adventure story.

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.

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.

After starting a corporate career Steph decided to give an IRONMAN Triathlon a go as a bit of fun, the rest is history and she now
races as a professional triathlete racing over the IRONMAN 70.3 and Full distance racing circuit.

Ruth Daniels, CEO of British Triathlon since February 2024, is a lifelong sports advocate committed to widening participation, especially for women and underrepresented groups. Drawing on a successful corporate leadership career, she is also CEO of Triathlon England and serves as a Trustee of the Triathlon Trust.

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.

Britain's most capped international age-group athlete under 30, with 21 appearances since his debut aged 18. A 3x European Age-Group Champion and 7x international medallist, David is also Editor of online community @Age_Group_News, Co-Founder of My Tri Ranking, and a British Triathlon GB Team Manager

After short-course dominance as a three-time Olympian, four-time ITU World Champion, and countless World Cups, “The Don” shifted to longer racing. His unmatched run speed translated seamlessly, an Ironman win on debut and multiple 70.3 titles. Warm, slightly eccentric, and versatile, the multisport legend is now General Manager of Brownlee Racing.

Long time Age Group Athlete across many disciplines, good enough in the past to win Home and international Titles. Deeply caring about getting Age Group athletes to put their names down, represent their country, become part of a global community competing in races which truly test who is the best, challenging themselves, making new friends. Director on BTF now moved to World Triathlon and as chair of Age Group Commission constantly sticking head above the parapet, for us, and for potential us.

James Shipley is the managing director of ATW Events. James has always been a keen runner and triathlete, even from a young age. Back in the day, he ran for his county in multiple running events and competed in many triathlons, in a variety of distances. In 2011 James took his passion in sports and founded ATW Events which has grown from a weekend hobby to an ever-expanding business.

Hollie Elliott, British Triathlon Age Group Team, Manager is responsible for supporting GBR Age Group athlete through their Age Group journey from initial qualification all the way through to race day and beyond.