Alumnus Adam representing Great Britain

Marketing and Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate Adam Blackmore has seen his lifelong dream has come true – he has been selected to represent Great Britain at an international sports competition.

Adam, now UK Postgraduate Marketing and Student Recruitment Manager at University of Gloucestershire, will proudly don a coveted GB vest at the 2024 Europe Triathlon Multisport Championships in Coimbra, Portugal, on Saturday, 15 June.

He will be competing for the GB age group team in the Sprint Duathlon event comprising a 5km run, 20km bike leg and a final 2.5km run, after clinching a qualification spot at Darley Moor Sprint Duathlon in Derbyshire.

Adam, who graduated from the University with degrees in Marketing and Sport and Exercise Sciences, said: “I love sport and I have always dreamt of representing my country, so when I found out I’d won the opportunity to compete for GB it felt amazing.

“Having committed myself to a dedicated training programme over the past year and racing several qualifying events across the UK last season, I am over the moon to have achieved qualification.

“I’ve trained harder than ever, juggling family and work time by setting the alarm for 5.30am on most mornings for early training sessions – either on the bike, turbo trainer or out running on the road or trails.

“While I’ve had a few injury niggles, the University’s Sports Therapy students have been brilliant at getting me back in shape following sessions at the sports massage and injury clinics.

“My target is to race as hard and as fast as I can in Portugal and then see where that places me. I’ll be racing against the best age group athletes in Europe and I want to savour this experience.”

You can find out more about Adam and his story on the University news pages.