https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/britishtriathlon/Recent content in britishtriathlon on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 15:46:10 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/paralympian-mel-nicholls-encourages-newcomers-to-embrace-triathlon/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:46:10 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/paralympian-mel-nicholls-encourages-newcomers-to-embrace-triathlon/Paralympian Mel Nicholls has transformed from a swimmer fearful of open water to an accomplished triathlete competing worldwide. At 48, Nicholls, who previously competed as a wheelchair racer at the London 2012 Paralympics before transitioning to triathlon, recently spoke at British Triathlon’s “50 Days to Go” launch event for the upcoming World Triathlon Championship Series in London on July 25. The event featured an open water swimming taster session with community groups BADU and STUK, reflecting British Triathlon’s ongoing commitment to increasing accessibility and encouraging participation in triathlon across London.