2025 The Year in Review: Standard Distance National Champs
standard distance age group winners announced
Relive the action from the Standard Distance National Champs – and discover the Age Group Podium Winners for 2025!
- Distance: 1.5km swim • 40km bike • 10km run
- Date: Saturday 10th August 2025
- Event: Top of the Mourne Triathlon, hosted by Newry Triathlon Club
- Location: Rostrevor, County Down
Top triathletes from across the island of Ireland descended on Carlingford Lough and Kilbroney Park on 10th August for the 2025 Triathlon Ireland National Standard Distance Championships – a sold-out event featuring more than 420 athletes battling for elite and age group national titles. Conditions were grey and overcast, with some wind across Carlingford Lough and mild temperatures – good conditions for racing, even if the sun never quite broke through the cloud.
Russell White and Hollie Elliott delivered dominant performances to claim the men’s and women’s standard distance national titles respectively – but they weren’t the only winners on the day with Age Group Champions being crowned for stand-out performances in the Standard distance race.
White Crowned Men’s National Champ
Olympian Russell White made a powerful return to domestic racing, winning his first National Standard Distance title since 2022. The Banbridge man led from the start, emerging from the Carlingford Lough swim with a commanding 76-second advantage over his nearest rival.
From there, White extended his lead on familiar home roads, navigating a newly adapted 40km bike course affected by local road closures.
“The bike was phenomenal,” said White. “As a Banbridge boy, these are my home roads – I’m used to those hills and feel right at home here.”
He finished in 2:09:23, over five minutes clear of second place.
The Men’s top three were:
- Russell White (2:09:23)
- Adam Ward (2:14:34) Strabane TC
- Matthew Kinkaid (2:15:28) Newry TC
Elliott Wins First National Title
The women’s championship proved equally exciting, with Hollie Elliott securing her first-ever national title in impressive style.
Elliott, who has enjoyed standout performances on the international circuit this season, led from the start after exiting the swim over a minute ahead of the field among the leading men’s chase pack.
Emma O’Brien clocked the fastest bike split of the day to close the gap, while Becky Woods surged through the field to claim the final podium position.
On the challenging two-lap 10km run through Kilbroney Park – famed for its CS Lewis “Narnia” trails – Elliot said: “That was one of the toughest run courses I’ve ever done!”
The women’s top three were:
- Hollie Elliott 2:22:16
- Emma O’Brien (Wicklow TC) 2:23:48
- Becky Woods (Piranha TC) 2:29:36
Age Group National Champions
Dozens of athletes were crowned Age Group National Champions, from 18 years right up to 80! Full podium results are available below.
All age group national medalists will be formally honoured at the Triathlon Ireland Awards on November 8th in Dublin, celebrating a stellar 2025 season across all distances. Follow the link below to get your tickets!
MEN’S STANDARD DISTANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Age Group | Place | Athlete Name |
Overall | 1st | Russell White |
| 2nd | Adam Ward |
| 3rd | Matthew Kinkaid |
18-19 | 1st | Sean McMahon |
| 2nd | Ryan Lundy |
| 3rd | Sean Carragher |
20-24 | 1st | Joshua Schnell |
| 2nd | Jack Kennedy |
| 3rd | Sean Black |
25-29 | 1st | Adam Ward |
| 2nd | Conor Sherriff |
| 3rd | Sean McCullagh |
30-34 | 1st | Russell White |
| 2nd | Matthew Kinkaid |
| 3rd | Nathan Ward |
35-39 | 1st | Loughlin Campion |
| 2nd | Scott Graham |
| 3rd | Michael Monahan |
40-44 | 1st | Sean Mcintyre |
| 2nd | Padraig Kelly |
| 3rd | Johnny Boylan |
45-49 | 1st | Philip Castles |
| 2nd | Derek Brady |
| 3rd | Joe Oconnor |
50-54 | 1st | James Cleland |
| 2nd | Alistair Duffield |
| 3rd | Kilian Dooley |
55-59 | 1st | Geoff Collins |
| 2nd | Thomas Moore |
| 3rd | Paddy Cullen |
60-64 | 1st | Peter McConville |
| 2nd | Matteo Castagna |
| 3rd | Martin O’Grady |
65-69 | 1st | John Connaghan |
| 2nd | Wilson Mcalister |
| 3rd | Eammon McConvey |
70-74 | 1st | Peter Mclaughlin |
75-79 | 1st | Nicholas McCabe |
WOMEN’S STANDARD DISTANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Age Group | Place | Athlete Name |
Overall | 1st | Hollie Elliot |
| 2nd | Emma O’Brien |
| 3rd | Becky Woods |
18-19 | 1st | Niamh Campbell |
20-24 | 1st | Meadow McCauley |
| 2nd | Amy Burnett |
| 3rd | Patrice Holmes |
25-29 | 1st | Hollie Elliot |
| 2nd | Emma O’Brien |
| 3rd | Niamh Staunton |
30-34 | 1st | Aisling Wyer |
| 2nd | Megan Roberts |
| 3rd | Roisin Kelleher |
35-39 | 1st | Becky Woods |
| 2nd | Helen Perry |
| 3rd | Fiona Murphy |
40-44 | 1st | Fiona Doherty |
| 2nd | Kerry McGrillen |
| 3rd | Lucie Rehova |
45-49 | 1st | Mary Hearty |
| 2nd | Celine McPhillips |
| 3rd | Lilly O’Dea |
50-54 | 1st | Tara Johnston |
| 2nd | Caroline Coghlin |
| 3rd | Clare Duffield |
55-59 | 1st | Cathy Cunningham |
| 2nd | Lorraine O’Neill |
| 3rd | Siobhan Forman |
60-64 | 1st | Jane Friel |
| 2nd | Barbara Tobin |
| 3rd | Linda Cunningham |
65-69 | 1st | Jacinta OKeeffe |
70-74 | 1st | Majella Diskin |
Relive the Action
- Race Galleries Photography: Daniel Moore & Erin Walker
- Video Highlights
- Full Results
JOIN US AT THE TRIATHLON IRELAND AWARDS!
The Triathlon Ireland Awards Night will bring the curtain down on another remarkable year of racing.
We look forward to celebrating all our 2025 champions, clubs, and volunteers who made this season one to remember.
See you at the Clayton Burlington, Dublin on Saturday 8th November! Get your tickets today!
