He’s done it! Flintshire’s Sean Conway completes 102 iron-distance triathlons in 102 days

An extreme endurance adventurer from Flintshire made history on Thursday by completing his 102nd consecutive full-distance triathlon in 102 days, thereby setting a new world record.”

For over three months, Sean Conway has followed a punishing regime: a daily swim of 2.4 miles, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run, equivalent to a marathon.

Sean kicked off his record-breaking effort on April 10, his daily routine has seen him swim every morning at Mold Sports Centre, he then sets off on his cycle to Holt, ending in Queensferry. His marathon-length run takes place around the Chester Greenway. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

This remarkable feat surpasses the previous record of 101 consecutive triathlons set by Canadian James Lawrence in 2021 during his “Conquer 100” challenge.

Not only was this about setting a new record, but Sean’s efforts were also focused on a philanthropic goal: raising funds for the True Venture Foundation.

The charity aims to inspire and support children and young athletes, enhancing their access to sport and helping them to realise their potential.

An exhausted but elated Sean shared his journey and appreciation at the end of his 102nd and final triathlon, he said: “I thought of potentially doing 100 back in 2018, but put it aside to get married to my incredible wife, and start a family. Then last year, I failed at Iron102, and only made it to day 7.”

[Photo: @justinfletcher_photography]

He continued, “This has been by far the hardest thing I’ve ever done. It’ll be hard to top this. A huge thanks to James Lawrence for setting such a high bar for me.”

Sean also expressed his heartfelt thanks to his supportive crew, the athletes who accompanied him and all those who supported him during his challenge, ending with a light-hearted request, “Right. Time to watch the Tour de France from scratch now. No spoilers please. Good night.”

Born in Zimbabwe, raised in South Africa, and now residing in Mold, Sean is no stranger to endurance challenges. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

His impressive accomplishments also include a round-the-world cycle, a swim across the length of Great Britain, and a record-setting cycle across Europe. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

He has also completed a self-supported 4,200-mile triathlon around the coast of Great Britain – a feat he described as “the toughest 85 days of my life”. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

This extraordinary accomplishment is not just a personal victory for Sean but an inspirational feat that has set a new benchmark in the world of endurance sports.

[Photo: @justinfletcher_photography]