Tough day for Barbadian pair at Junior World Triathlon Championships

Alexis Lashley battled bravely but finished down the field, while Luke McIntyre was injured during a racing incident and did not finish, as the pair competed in the Junior World Triathlon Championships in Pontevedra, Spain, on Thursday.

Speaking to Barbados TODAY from Spain, Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes President, Dr Garth McIntyre, said the pair had performed creditably amid world class competition.

“This would have to be chalked up as a learning experience for us as a federation and for both athletes. Alexis had a solid race, competing well in the swim, staying with her group in the bike, and then finishing off with a good run.