NEIL’S MADEIRA ADVENTURE

EUROPEAN BIATHLE AND TRIATHLE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

It was great to be part of a successful GREAT BRITAIN team at the European Biathle and Triathle Championships in Madeira. There was a good atmosphere at the event and Great Britain topped the overall medal table.

This was my most successful major championship in the last three years since returning to Biathle. I gained a silver medal and a bronze medal, bringing my total medal collection at recent World and European Championships to seven.

I benefitted from some high quality coaching from the Great Britain coaches at shooting, running and swimming. The warm sea swim and fast flat run course were a pleasure to compete on.

After the event, we experienced the delights of the unique island of Madeira for a few days of sightseeing and relaxation.