NWTC to cheer Aileen in Commonwealth Games

North West Triathlon Club members will be cheering on Aileen Reid when she seeks glory in the Commonwealth Games this week.

The club member, who claimed a silver medal at the World Triathlon Series Grand Final in London last year, will compete in the Olympic distance event on Thursday morning.

Aileen finished ninth in the recent World Triathlon Series race in Hamburg and is pleased with her progress following a back injury earlier in the year.


She said: "I am really happy with how things are progressing. I didn't have the greatest winter with a back injury but then got back to training and have improved as the season has gone on. My last two races have been my best this year so I feel in good form."

She added: "The Commonwealth Games is the biggest race of the year for me.

"This is a major championship and I want to put right my experience at the Olympics when things didn't go as I had hoped.

"It's also a chance to represent Northern Ireland for the first time on a world stage and with the event in Glasgow, it is almost like a home Games for us because there is going to be so much support.

"I know I have a lot of family and friends coming over so hopefully that backing can drive me on. The weather conditions should also be in my favour so I'm looking for a good race."

The women's triathlon event will begin at 11am with coverage on BBC television.