Barbados Six-Member Team Shines at 2024 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Puerto Rico

A Barbados six-member team performed commendably at the recently competed 2024 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Puerto Rico.

The squad comprised of Zahra Gaskin, Isis Gaskin, Luke McIntyre, Alexis Lashley, Ali Banfield and Laila McIntyre, won one event and also had several other podium finishes.

Laila placed first in the girls’ 12 to 13 super sprint and also finished second overall in the girls’ 12 to 15 super sprint, while Banfield was right behind her, finishing second in the girls’ 12 to 13 super sprint, while also placing fifth overall in the girls’ 12 to 15 super sprint Meanwhile, Lashley finished third in the girls’ 14 to 15 super sprint and fourth overall in the girls’ 12 to 15 super sprint.

Zahra was also impressive, copping third place in the sprint elite females and second in the female 20+ category, while Isis was fourth overall in the sprint elite females and second in the female 18 to 19 category.

Luke, the lone male on the team, competed in his first Junior Men’s Elite Race where he placed a commendable 11th.

(PR/RB)