Russell White
Triathlon
BIOGRAPHY
Russell played hockey for Ulster and was a swimming star for Lisburn SC before transferring to triathlon. His first international race was in 2010 and he debuted on the World Triathlon Series in 2014 when he also finished 18th in the U23 World Championships. In 2018 he was 14th at the Commonwealth Games and 16th at Europeans. He got the last qualifying spot for Tokyo after an exceptionally tough year as he broke his collarbone in early 2020.
TRIATHLON NEWS
Istanbul 2027 European Games
A Key Step on the Road to LA28 The 4th European Games will take place in Istanbul, Turkey from 16 to 27 June 2027, one year out from the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. For Team Ireland, Istanbul represents a significant moment in the LA28 cycle: a major competitive platform, a qualification opportunity across multiple [...]
In The News – July 7th
Equestrian – Spruce Meadows, Canada Daniel Coyle Won the $1 million ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup, producing two flawless rounds with Incredible and winning the jump-off in 35.21 seconds. He edged out USA’s Kyle King by just 0.08 seconds to take his first-ever 5★ Grand Prix win at Spruce Meadows. “It only took 10 years,” Coyle [...]
TEAM IRELAND TRIATHLETES NAMED FOR KRAKOW EUROPEAN GAMES 2023
Team Ireland is set to field a full team across the Triathlon events at the European Games in Krakow this summer. Tokyo Olympian Carolyn Hayes as well as Erin McConnell will compete in the Women’s Individual event, with in-form James Edgar and Luke McCarron competing in the Men’s Individual race. Ireland will also compete in […]
A Day In The Life Of Triathlete James Edgar | Make A Difference
James Edgar is a 23 year old from Lisburn who last year moved from 600th in the World rankings to just outside the top 100. Kickstarting his 2023 season, Edgar has been on an International podium in three out four races. Not bad for the beginning of May. However, it’s not just triathlon that Edgar […]
PARIS 2024 REVEALS TRIATHLON ROUTE FOR OLYMPIC GAMES
Paris 2024 have worked with World Triathlon and the relevant public authorities to create the routes that will go through the heart of the French capital. The starting point will be a floating pontoon positioned at the base of the Pont Alexandre III bridge where there is expected to be seating for 1,000 spectators. Pont […]
RECIPIENTS OF OFI MAKE A DIFFERENCE FUND
ADDITIONAL FUNDS ADDED WITH €115,000 DISTRIBUTED ACROSS 16 SPORTS Following an overwhelming response in applications to the Make a Difference athlete fund that was announced by the OFI Athletes’ Commission earlier this year, the Olympic Federation of Ireland has channelled an additional €50,000 directly to athletes. Athletes across sixteen sports were awarded a total amount […]