Man completes 51 triathlons in 51 days - but he's only halfway through mission

04 June 2023 , 15:35

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Sean Conway is aiming to beat the 101 consecutive triathlons set by American James Lawrence in 2021 (Image: PA)

An extreme endurance adventurer has completed 51 consecutive full distance triathlons on his latest world record attempt.

But Sean Conway is only half way - he is aiming to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and run 26.2 miles every for 102 days.

He aims to beat the 101 days record set by American James Lawrence in 2021.

To achieve this, he is consuming 8,000 calories a day and working with a specialist team.

The swims are taking place at Mold Sports Centre, Flintshire, from 05:00 BST until about 06:30, before the cycle starts at about 06:40, travelling to Holt and ending at Queensferry.

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The Welsh athlete is halfway through the mission, which started on April 10 (PA)

The athlete from Mold, Flintshire, started on 10 April and has now completed 51 consecutive days breaking the British and European Records.

Sean said: “Day one, I felt strong. Then day two and three were the toughest as my body adjusted despite the hours spent training.

“In the first couple of weeks, lack of sleep was an issue, my body just didn’t want to shut down at the end of the day and I would wake up at 2am, two hours before my alarm was due to go off.

“I got into a rhythm around day 14, as momentum built on my social media. It meant more people joined me for the swim, cycle and run which gave me a real boost.

“At the moment, one of the most difficult parts has been eating 8,000 calories a day, I feel full constantly but just need to get fuel in me. I feel strong and ready to smash the next 51 days.”

Sean was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in South Africa, where he had an adventurous upbringing in the bush.

Sean already holds the record for the world's longest ultra triathlon (PA)

But he now lives in north Wales with his wife and two children.

He already holds the record for the world’s longest Ultra Triathlon, fastest crossing of Europe by bicycle and first person to swim the length of Britain.

Normally self-supported Sean is working with a team of nutritionists, doctors, physiotherapists and specialist triathlon coaches.

He is also raising funds for a local charity close to his heart.It is called True Venture, which aims to inspire and support children and young athletes by improving access to positive opportunities through sport.

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Sean is due to finish the 102 days on Thursday 20 July.

Stephen White