Colin Wallace

Hometown: Oldmeldrum

Live: Aberdeen

Occupation: Teacher

Sport: Para-Triathlon

Classification: PTS3

Personal Bests:

1st at GB National Paratriathlon Championships 2022

1st at World Triathlon Continental Cup Bari 2022

2nd at World triathlon World Cup Alanya 2022

Name of Club:  Trythan

When/how you got involved: After 3 years taking part in Paracycling I decided  to look for other opportunities and I had taken part in a few triathlons before being diagnosed with MS in 2018. I got classified by British Triathlon as a PTS3 and have enjoyed taking part in both national and international competitions

Sporting Highlights: Winning the national championships and then being selected for GB

Sporting Goals and Aspirations: Representing Great Britian at the Paralympics

One bit of advice for an aspiring athlete: “By endurance, we conquer” Ernest Shackleton. Applicable to sport, put in the hours and time and you’ll achieve results.