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Bio...

A former swimmer, Grant turned his hand to Triathlon and hasn’t looked back since. In 2011, his first year competing as a junior, Grant’s performances in the GE Strathclyde Park Triathlon and the Blenheim Triathlon gained him selection for the GB squad.

Coach: Blair Cartmell

Height: 5'8"

What are your plans after you finish school?

I am going to Stirling University to continue my sport and study Mathematics.

Who do you look up to in sport?

Rasmus Henning for his attitude and belief in himself, Michael Phelps and the Brownlees for their sheer dominance.

What is your best strength in triathlon?

My run is going well at the moment.

How did you get into triathlon?

I swam competitively for a while, and ran a little before being introduced to the sport at local level.  I won my first triathlon and thought I'd give it a go.  After about 6months to a year I decided to take it up as my main sport.

Grant Sheldon Latest ITU events...

• 1st Apr 2012
  2012 Quarteira ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup
  2nd
  (00:55:50)
• 24th Jun 2011
  2011 Pontevedra ETU Triathlon European Championships
  DNF

Grant Sheldon Latest News...

• 18th Nov
  2011
  British Triathlon confirms World Class programme for Olympic year
• 5th Sep
  2011
  North East claim British Triathlon Inter Regional Championships
• 1st Sep
  2011
  Young triathletes ready for British Triathlon Inter Regional Championships
• 24th Jun
  2011
  Juniors turn up the heat at ETU European Championships
• 23rd Jun
  2011
  GE Great Britain Teams Prepare for Pontevedra
• 9th Jun
  2011
  Junior triathletes confirmed for European Championships
• 24th Jul
  2010
  British Youth and Juniors Shine in Hyde Park

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