Richard Stannard (triathlete)

Richard Stannard (born April 1974) is a triathlete from Great Britain and four time Biathle world champion. He is nicknamed "The Fish" due to the strength of his swimming, and is the current British Masters record holder in the 200m free, 400m free, 800m free and 1500m free categories.[1]

Richard Stannard
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Men's aquathlon
ITU Aquathlon World Championships
2001 Edmonton Elite
2003 Queenstown Elite
2006 Lausanne Elite
2011 BeijingElite
2012 AucklandElite
Men's biathle
UIPM Biathle World Championships
2005 Monaco Men's senior
2007 Monaco Men's senior
2010 Dubai Men's senior
2012 Dubai Men's senior

He was British triathlon champion in 2001, aquathlon world champion in 2003, 2006 and 2011 and biathle world champion in 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2012.[2]

He also led the swim leg of the London Triathlon for ten years in row from 1997-2006. He was also first out of the water at the 2012 London Triathlon, beating an elite field of international athletes some 10–15 years younger than him.

In 2008, he attended the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games as manager and coach to the Irish triathlon team.[3]

References
  1. "British Swimming Masters Swimming Records".
  2. "British Triathlon Federation: Athlete Profiles: Richard Stannard". Retrieved 2009-01-31.
  3. "Olympic Council of Ireland: Team Profiles". Archived from the original on 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2009-01-31.


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