Champion couple Chrissie Wellington and boyfriend Tom Lowe The fastest couple in triathlon were honoured at the British Triathlon Annual Awards 2011 on Saturday 12 November 2011 when they were named elite long-distance triathletes of the year. Four

up triathlon in 2003, at the age of 27, when friends challenged her to complete the London Triathlon Sprint distance. She came fifth, beating the guys who had put her up to it; she was hooked. From 2004 to 2007 she raced at Olympic distance, with a

Championships, 60m gold 2008 – Beijing Olympics, 100m sixth place2008  - World Indoor Championships, 60m silver2005 – AAA Indoor Championships, 60m gold2005- AAA U23 Championships, 100m gold, 200m gold.2003 - European U23 Championships, 100m seventh placeOn 12th

TW: When did you first race in Kona?SN: It's my fifth start. I was an age grouper in 2006 when I was still working then. I went full time in 2007 and won Ironman UK, which was a much better result than I expected. This will be my fifth Ironman

Feast pizza on a BBQ base. That’s me letting my hair down. I can’t wait.Age: 24 Coach: Nick Dakin Club: Croydon HarriersCareer Highlights:2010 – European Championships 4x400m relay silver2010 – European Championships 400m bronze 2009 – World

Athletics Championships in New Zealand.Months later she cemented her triumph with another 100m bronze, plus 200m silver at the 2011 BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.Sally was born with a condition which prevented her left arm from developing fully

At the age of 18, Hollie Avil represented Great Britain at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Four years on, she’s trying to make the team again. We caught up with her in Sydney recently.How is your training going?I’ve been training on the Gold Coast

quicker in the marathon and get PBs on the track in the 5,000m and 10,000m. I’d just like to run faster, isn’t that everyone’s goal?Age: 28Coach: Robert ChapmanClub: Blackheath & BromleyCareer Highlights:2005 – European U23 Championships 5000m 6th2008

1984 - Los Angeles Olympics, 1500m silver1983 - World Championships, 1500m gold1982 - European Championships, 1500m gold          Commonwealth Games, 1500m goldSteve is supporting Nike’s sponsorship of the British 10K, which is taking place on 8th July

.Clitheroe decided to turn her back on the 3,000m steeplechase last October to focus on distance running on the flat over 5,000 and 10,000m - and the switch appears to be paying off. We caught up with the 37 year old after her gold medal win, as her attention turned