A YOUNG triathlete from Llanymynech is chasing top spot in the British Triathlon Super Series this summer.

With just two events to go in the summer series, Deri McCluskey is currently runner up in the junior age category.

He enters the Eton Eliminator challenge next week with added confidence from his new Evade 3 cycling helmet, purchased with a grant from Oswestry Sports Forum.

He said: “The grant has allowed me to be in the best possible position to hopefully qualify for the Junior triathlon World Championships later in the year by letting me afford the best kit possible.”

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The youngster attends university in south Wales where he trains in the Welsh Next Generation squad at the National Triathlon Performance Centre Wales.

“I first got into triathlon through Oswestry Triathlon club which I trained with from 11 until 15,” he said. “This was linked to Oswestry Olympians who I also trained with for running.”

McCluskey was then coached individually be Richie Collins before heading off to university last September.

McCluskey loves competing and has represented Wales in numerous running and triathlon competitions as he has progressed through the youth age groups.

The former Maldwyn Harrier now has his sights set on competing at European and World level but triathlon is an expensive sport.

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McCluskey received a grant from Oswestry Sports Forum in July and he thanked the group for its support.

“I would just like to say thank you for the support, what you do is incredibly helpful for younger athletes like myself to get started on their journey,” said McCluskey.

The closing date for the next round is September 9th.