Lara Nyman finished 11th in a top-class field at the Corus Elite Triathlon Sprint in Reading.
With more than 40 British and international contenders on the start list including the current European junior silver medallist, the European Under 23 champion and Olympic qualifiers, the 16-year-old’s aim was to be the first youth over the line and hopefully, in the process, finish in the first quarter of the field.
Full steam ahead: Lara Nyman was riding high in Reading
As one of only three youths participating in the select field, the event, held in the shadow of Reading football club’s Madjeski Stadium, also incorporated the Senior British Sprint Triathlon Championships.
A sprint distance novice, Nyman started the race ranked 33rd and finished in an 11th position, achieving her aims in the process with a time of 1:05.