Isle of Wight duathlete Simon wins silver medal in Poland

Simon Jones, who qualified last year for the European and World Duathlon Championships, competed in the 65-69 age group category, over the weekend of April 26 and 27.

The sprint race in Rumia took an unexpected turn, when Simon pulled up with a strained muscle, jeopardising Sunday's standard race.

However, after some rest and massage therapy, he managed to compete.

The standard race consists of a 10km run, a 40km bike ride and a 5km run.

Simon started strong and finished in third place after the first transition.

A powerful bike leg propelled him into second place, which he maintained until the end, earning a silver medal for his age group.

Simon completed the first 10km run in 42mins and 28secs, the 40km bike leg in 1hr 7mins and 36secs, and the final 5km run in 21.54.

Both transitions were the fastest in his age group.

Simon now sets his sights on the World Championships in Spain at the end of June.