Year in Review 2026: Aquabike Champs
As our 2026 Year in Review continues, we’re looking back at the Aquabike National Championships, held at one of Ireland’s longest-running triathlon events, Skerries Triathlon, in July.
National Champions Crowned
Hosted by Fingal Triathlon Club, the championships brought Ireland’s best swim-bike athletes together for a chance to claim overall and age-group national titles.On a bumper weekend of domestic racing, athletes took on the Aquabike challenge, with some fantastic performances across the categories.
- Aoibheann Ryan – Tried & Tested
- Anne Cooper – Wicklow TC
- Roisin Connick – New Ross Triathlon Club
In the Open race, Marcin Mizgajski of New Ross Triathlon Club successfully defended the national title he claimed at the Tribesman Galway Aquabike Championships in 2025. Philip Castles of Tuna Triathlon Club took second, with Tom Soden of Wicklow Triathlon Club completing the podium.
- Marcin Mizgajski – New Ross Triathlon Club
- Philip Castles – Tuna TC
- Tom Soden – Wicklow TC
Celebrating our National Champs
Congratulations to all our overall winners, junior champions and age-group medallists who competed in Skerries. The Aquabike National Championships once again showcased the depth of talent across Irish multisport, with national titles contested across junior and age-group categories.
Open Category | Age Group Medallists
Age Group | Place | Athlete Name |
Overall Winner | 1st | Marcin Mizgajski |
Overall Winner | 2nd | Philip Castles |
Overall Winner | 3rd | Tom Soden |
Overall Junior | 1st | Joe Donohoe |
16-17 | 1st | Joe Donohoe |
25-29 | 1st | Sean Black |
25-29 | 2nd | Fergus Crilly |
30-34 | 1st | Tom Soden |
30-34 | 2nd | Karl Horgan |
35-39 | 1st | Michael Megaw |
35-39 | 2nd | Niall Magee |
35-39 | 3rd | Gareth Brown |
40-44 | 1st | Declan Noone |
40-44 | 2nd | Keith Clarges |
45-49 | 1st | Marcin Mizgajski |
45-49 | 2nd | Philip Castles |
45-49 | 3rd | Ken Shevlin |
50-54 | 1st | Shane Mc Nulty |
50-54 | 2nd | Ronan Whelan |
50-54 | 3rd | Michael McGloin |
55-59 | 1st | Mark McAbe |
55-59 | 2nd | Toby Bedell |
55-59 | 3rd | Eoin Brady |
60-64 | 1st | Dominic Clarke |
60-64 | 2nd | Paul Black |
60-64 | 3rd | DONALD FITZMAURICE |
65-69 | 1st | Peter Manning |
65-69 | 2nd | Alfred Day |
65-69 | 3rd | Fra Murphy |
70-74 | 1st | Tom Daly |
Female Category | Age Group Medallists
Age Group | Place | Athlete Name |
Overall Winner | 1st | Aoibheann Ryan |
Overall Winner | 2nd | Anne Cooper |
Overall Winner | 3rd | Roisin Connick |
Overall Junior | 1st | Aoibheann Ryan |
Overall Junior | 2nd | Amy O’Rourke |
16-17 | 1st | Amy O’Rourke |
18 – 19 | 1st | Aoibheann Ryan |
20-24 | 1st | Sarah Blackett |
25-29 | 1st | Roisin Connick |
35-39 | 1st | Gunda Albert |
40-44 | 1st | Anne Cooper |
40-44 | 2nd | Roisin O’Brien |
45-49 | 1st | Celine Mc Phillips |
45-49 | 2nd | Elizabeth Shouldice |
45-49 | 3rd | Ciara Bradley |
50-54 | 1st | Elaine McCann |
50-54 | 2nd | SallyAnne Ramsey |
55-59 | 1st | Maire Diggin |
55-59 | 2nd | Lorraine O’Neill |
55-59 | 3rd | Antoinette Butler |
60-64 | 1st | Barbara Tobin |
60-64 | 2nd | Una Cregan |
70-74 | 1st | Cora O’Mahony |
Join us at the Triathlon Ireland Awards
The celebrations continue this Saturday 7th November, at the Triathlon Ireland Awards Night at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire.
All our 2026 National Champions and medal winners will be recognised as we come together to celebrate another fantastic season of triathlon in Ireland.
