BGS Upper Sixth student Reuben has been selected for the British Triathlon Academy, recognising him as one of the top four junior male triathletes in the UK. British Triathlon has selected just ten athletes from across the country for the newly revamped Academy, which aims to support athletes in the early stages of their careers on the Olympic Pathway.
Reuben said: “I have been training and competing in triathlons for the last decade and was selected into the South West Triathlon Academy when I was 14. I was then selected into the British Triathlon squad when I was 15 and am pleased still to be in the squad. There are just four males in the squad nationally this year. Last year I was selected by GB Triathlon to compete in Italy, Romania and France, and a particular highlight was getting my first international podium in Romania."
With the goal of staying fit, healthy and injury-free so that his training can count and he can reach each start line in the right condition to race, Reuben has had to balance a demanding training schedule alongside studying for his A Levels.
“BGS has shown me the importance of commitment and academic excellence and applying this outside of school to my training. I have also been able to focus on my training during activities and games afternoons over the last few years which has helped with my progression as an athlete. One of the most challenging things has been balancing my schoolwork and training but having this extra time during the school day to train has helped me to manage my time.”
Looking ahead to his next challenge, Reuben said: “I am looking forward to racing in Portugal at the end of March in my first race of the 2026 season – a Sprint distance triathlon consisting of a 750m sea swim, followed by a 20km bike and a 5km run.”
We wish the best of luck to Reuben for the season ahead.
