Tri-Team Ireland Shine at Hamburg 2023
Hamburg, July 13th to 16th – the vibrant streets of Hamburg witnessed a magnificent gathering of thousands of athletes hailing from all corners of the world. Among the participants, a remarkable presence was showcased by the spirited Tri-Team Ireland Age Group athletes and their enthusiastic supporters, who left an indelible mark from the opening ceremony to the adrenaline-pumping finish line.
“It was another unforgettable edition of the World Triathlon Championships Series Hamburg, the oldest event in World Triathlon and undoubtedly one of our most popular top events on the calendar,” said Marisol Casado, President of World Triathlon.
More than 250,000 spectators cheer on the athletes
The atmosphere on Hamburg’s Rathausmarkt and the routes in the heart of the Hanseatic city was – as so often in previous years – sensational again at the 21st edition of “the world’s biggest tri”. More than 250,000 spectators followed the races on the four days of competition, supporting the 10,000 athletes who took part in the world title events for elite, juniors and age groups.
Triple top 10 results from team ireland
In a sprint to the finish line, seasoned athlete Patrick Tierney finished in fourth place in the M 45 – 49 age group race, just eight seconds outside out of a podium finish. Tierney who recently raced in Madrid, and picked up two podiums in 2022, will travel to the World Championships in Pontevedra later this season.
Staying with the men’s race, in his debut for Tri-Team Ireland, Michael Laws M 40 – 44 crossed the line in ninth place in a competitive field of ninety-two athletes.
Current 2023 European Sprint Champion and 2023 World Triathlon Aquathlon Champion, Vanessa Fenton placed fifth in the F 50 – 54 age group. Less than sixty seconds separated fifth place Fenton with third place podium winner Bogen of GER.
World triathlon Sprint championship results
| First Name | Last Name | Age Group | Placing |
| Patrick | Tierney | M 45 – 49 | 4th |
| Vanessa | Fenton | F 50 – 54 | 5th |
| Michael | Laws | M 40 – 44 | 9th |
| Desmond | Mchenry | M 75 – 79 | 13th |
| Michael | Mallon | M 75 79 | 19th |
| Amelia | Drumm | F 45 – 49 | 22nd |
| Anne-Marie | Doran | F 35 – 39 | 22nd |
| Laoise | Bennis | F 25 – 29 | 22nd |
| Charles | Russell | M 70 – 75 | 28th |
| Helen | Bacon | F 60 – 64 | 28th |
| Helen | Ryan | F 35 – 39 | 28th |
| Claire | Casselton | F 45 – 49 | 30th |
| John paul | Vereker | M 40 – 44 | 31st |
| Thomas | Lawlor | M 40 – 44 | 32nd |
| Victor | Thompson | M 50 – 54 | 33rd |
| Andrea | Brennan | F 40 – 44 | 36th |
| Deirdre | Philpott | F 65 – 69 | 37th |
| Zoe | Danko-McAlister | F 16 – 19 | 38th |
| Aoife | McGouran | F 16 – 19 | 41st |
| Orla | Callender | F 60 – 64 | 42nd |
| Des | Crinion | M 35 – 39 | 44th |
| Karen | Watson | F 55 – 59 | 44th |
| Anne | O’leary | F 55 – 59 | 45th |
| Eric | Mahon | M 20 – 24 | 49th |
| Sinead | O’Malley | F 40 – 44 | 59th |
| Nichola | Read | F 55 – 59 | 62nd |
| DONALD | FITZMAURICE | M 60 – 64 | 65th |
| Jacinta | Wagner | F 45 – 49 | 68th |
| Rosemary | Obey | F 50 – 54 | 68th |
| Neil | Burns | M 35 – 39 | 69th |
| Karen | McGouran | F 45 – 49 | 71st |
| Paul | Crowley | M 60 – 64 | 84th |
| David | Byrne | M 40 – 44 | 87th |
| Mark | Hartnett | M 40 – 44 | 89th |
| Leon | Orr | M 50 – 54 | 110th |
