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Gallery: The British Triathlon London 2012 Olympic Team

  • By Paul Moore
  • Published June 9, 2012
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    Alistair Brownlee

    "London will be my second Olympic Games, and the level of excitement and interest is just massive. Now that the team has been announced it feels like we’re a step much closer. I’ve also got my first race of the season this weekend, which is a big milestone for me personally and now I’m looking forward to the next eight weeks of intense preparation for the summer." Photo: Delly Carr / ITU Media

    British Triathlon today named its team for the Olympics, and after 24 hours of frenzied speculation and talk of appeals, the team is the one leaked to the press on Friday (read the official announcement here).

    The Men: Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee, Stuart Hayes
    The Women: Helen Jenkins, Vicky Holland, Lucy Hall

    In truth, there were just three spots up for grabs in the final selection process, with the Brownlees and Helen Jenkins securing their places in 2011. Who was going to fill those three spots was the source of much speculation, with Will Clarke, Tim Don and Liz Blatchford in particular tipped to be in the running. In the end, all four of them missed out as Team GB has decided to select a team that would give its front runners (the Brownlees and Jenkins) the best shot at securing Gold.

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    Jonathan Brownlee

    “It feels fantastic to officially be part of Team GB, it’s my first Olympic Games and I’m really looking forward to it. I’m confident that we have a strong team and that we’ll put on a good show for the big crowds that are expected to come to Hyde Park on the 7th August." Photo: Delly Carr / ITU Media

    British Triathlon today named its team for the Olympics, and after 24 hours of frenzied speculation and talk of appeals, the team is the one leaked to the press on Friday (read the official announcement here).

    The Men: Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee, Stuart Hayes
    The Women: Helen Jenkins, Vicky Holland, Lucy Hall

    In truth, there were just three spots up for grabs in the final selection process, with the Brownlees and Helen Jenkins securing their places in 2011. Who was going to fill those three spots was the source of much speculation, with Will Clarke, Tim Don and Liz Blatchford in particular tipped to be in the running. In the end, all four of them missed out as Team GB has decided to select a team that would give its front runners (the Brownlees and Jenkins) the best shot at securing Gold.

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    Stuart Hayes

    “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity be part of Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games. I was born and grew up in London, so to be part of a very strong British triathlon team at a home Games is a dream come true.” Photo: Delly Carr / ITU Media

    British Triathlon today named its team for the Olympics, and after 24 hours of frenzied speculation and talk of appeals, the team is the one leaked to the press on Friday (read the official announcement here).

    The Men: Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee, Stuart Hayes
    The Women: Helen Jenkins, Vicky Holland, Lucy Hall

    In truth, there were just three spots up for grabs in the final selection process, with the Brownlees and Helen Jenkins securing their places in 2011. Who was going to fill those three spots was the source of much speculation, with Will Clarke, Tim Don and Liz Blatchford in particular tipped to be in the running. In the end, all four of them missed out as Team GB has decided to select a team that would give its front runners (the Brownlees and Jenkins) the best shot at securing Gold.

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    Helen Jenkins

    “I’m really excited to be going to my second Olympics. The fact it is a home Games is making the experience so much different to four years ago. The level of interest in the team is huge, and I hope the nation will really get behind us, as home support really does give us an advantage.” Photo: Delly Carr / ITU Media

    British Triathlon today named its team for the Olympics, and after 24 hours of frenzied speculation and talk of appeals, the team is the one leaked to the press on Friday (read the official announcement here).

    The Men: Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee, Stuart Hayes
    The Women: Helen Jenkins, Vicky Holland, Lucy Hall

    In truth, there were just three spots up for grabs in the final selection process, with the Brownlees and Helen Jenkins securing their places in 2011. Who was going to fill those three spots was the source of much speculation, with Will Clarke, Tim Don and Liz Blatchford in particular tipped to be in the running. In the end, all four of them missed out as Team GB has decided to select a team that would give its front runners (the Brownlees and Jenkins) the best shot at securing Gold.

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    Vicky Holland

    “I’ve dreamed of going to the Olympic Games for twenty years. To be part of Team GB is an amazing feeling and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me. We have such an opportunity to do something amazing this summer and I can’t wait to be part of it.” Photo: Delly Carr / ITU Media

    British Triathlon today named its team for the Olympics, and after 24 hours of frenzied speculation and talk of appeals, the team is the one leaked to the press on Friday (read the official announcement here).

    The Men: Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee, Stuart Hayes
    The Women: Helen Jenkins, Vicky Holland, Lucy Hall

    In truth, there were just three spots up for grabs in the final selection process, with the Brownlees and Helen Jenkins securing their places in 2011. Who was going to fill those three spots was the source of much speculation, with Will Clarke, Tim Don and Liz Blatchford in particular tipped to be in the running. In the end, all four of them missed out as Team GB has decided to select a team that would give its front runners (the Brownlees and Jenkins) the best shot at securing Gold.

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    Lucy Hall

    “When I got the call to say I’d been selected to go to the Olympic Games I was so excited! To be able to tell people that I’m part of Team GB makes me incredibly proud, and I plan to make the most of this amazing opportunity to compete at a home Olympics.” Photo: Delly Carr / ITU Media

    British Triathlon today named its team for the Olympics, and after 24 hours of frenzied speculation and talk of appeals, the team is the one leaked to the press on Friday (read the official announcement here).

    The Men: Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee, Stuart Hayes
    The Women: Helen Jenkins, Vicky Holland, Lucy Hall

    In truth, there were just three spots up for grabs in the final selection process, with the Brownlees and Helen Jenkins securing their places in 2011. Who was going to fill those three spots was the source of much speculation, with Will Clarke, Tim Don and Liz Blatchford in particular tipped to be in the running. In the end, all four of them missed out as Team GB has decided to select a team that would give its front runners (the Brownlees and Jenkins) the best shot at securing Gold.

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Paul Moore

Paul Moore

Paul Moore is the Online Editor for Triathlete Europe. When not glued to a computer he can be found writing books - most recently The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges which you can buy on Amazon. Paul has also written Ultimate Triathlon: A complete training guide for long-distance triathletes which is also available on Amazon.