Weekend Round-Up: Team Ireland | 31 October – 1 November 2026
It was another busy weekend for Team Ireland, with Irish athletes competing on the international stage across Asia and South America.
From the Asia Triathlon Cup in Chongqing, China, to the World Triathlon Cup in San Pedro de la Paz, Chile, triathletes took on strong international fields as they represented Team Ireland on the world stage.
Asia Triathlon Cup | Chongqing, China
Saturday 31st October
Team Ireland had athletes on the start line at the Asia Triathlon Cup in Chongqing, with James Edgar and Kerry Morris competing in the Elite races.
In the Elite Women’s race, Kerry Morris produced a strong performance to finish 11th overall in 2:15:58.
In the Elite Men’s race, James Edgar recorded a DNF due to a puncture during the first lap of the bike course.
Elite Women’s Results
Kerry Morris 11th, 2:15:58
Elite Men’s Results
James Edgar DNF
View full Chongqing event information below.
World Triathlon Cup | San Pedro de la Paz, Chile
Sunday 1st November
Team Ireland was also represented at the World Triathlon Cup in San Pedro de la Paz, Chile, with Erin McConnell and Emma O’Brien competing in the Elite Women’s race and Luke McCarron lining up in the Elite Men’s event for the standard distance triathlon.
With racing held over the standard distance: a two-lap 1.5km swim, an eight-lap 40km bike and a four-lap 10km run. With the water at 18°C and the air at 14°C, wetsuits were allowed.
In the Elite Women’s race, Erin McConnell delivered a solid performance to finish 30th in 2:08:16 on the standard distance course.
Emma O’Brien also took to the start line for her first World Cup and first standard distance race at Elite level, finishing in 33rd place in 2:09:06.
In the Elite Men’s race, Luke McCarron was unable to complete the event, recording a DNF due to a puncture on the bike course.
Elite Women’s Results
Erin McConnell 30th, 2:08:16
Emma O’Brien 33rd, 2:09:06
Elite Men’s Result
Luke McCarron DNF
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