Legends of British Triathlon * Simon Ward and John Lunt

If you have been following closely, you will be aware that a sub niche of this podcast focusses on the Legends of British Triathlon, people and personalities who were prominent in the triathlon scene in the late ’80’s and early ’90’s and who helped to build triathlon into the successful and popular sport that it now is.

Latecomers to the sport (after 2000) may not be aware of just how significant some of these people were in building the triathlon profile in the UK, and I have taken it upon myself to share their part in this great sport that I have loved for over 30 years.  My guest today, John Lunt, was more of a recreational athlete, starting his triathlon involvement in 1984. In the early 1990’s he started promoting triathlon events in and around west London - Windsor, The Ballbuster Duathlon and the Eton Dorney series - and this is where he really had an impact on the UK triathlon scene.

 This was another great journey back in time and in this conversation you will discover:

• Why it was easier to organise events in 1990 than in 2018
• How John was the first race director in the UK to use wristbands for athletes in events after a visit to Kona in 1994
• The 220 triathlon series and the introduction of prize money in triathlon
• The long winded process for entering a race and getting your results before the digital age
• Why the Commonwealth Games in 2002 was the launch pad for the London 2012 Olympic bid
• What it was like to be the race director for the London 2012 triathlon events
• What comes after you have spent 4 1/2 years living and breathing one single event

 To find out more about John Lunt and his current project BeSpoke Events please visit their website https://www.bspokeevents.co.uk/

You can also follow them on Facebook HERE

Some of the events that John mentioned can be found here:

Dubrovnik Triathlon

Brighton and Hove Triathlon

Brighton Run2Music

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