Sue Kingston, a Scottish grandmother in her 70s, has won the best performance award from Triathlon Scotland. Kingston participated in three international triathlon events this year, winning gold and silver medals for Great Britain in the 70-75 age bracket. The grandmother started her athletic journey at the age of 58, by swimming with the New Haven Triathlon Club in Edinburgh. Running is her strongest activity, but she competes in 750m swims, 20km bike rides and 5km runs.
Sue had to compete and qualify in Scotland before being able to represent the country in international triathlons. After 12 years of rigorous training, 2023 became her year. In June, she won gold in the sprint distance event at the Europe Triathlon Championships in Madrid. She then finished in ninth place in the World Sprint Triathlon Championships in Hamburg, where she won a silver medal with the British mixed relay team.
Sue’s coach Alan Bremner praised Sue’s determination and commitment, stating that she had worked for many years for these achievements. Kingston trains six days a week while also babysitting her two grandchildren. In response to the best performance accolade at the Triathlon Scotland Awards, Sue stated that she was “shocked and delighted” to receive the award. She added that the triathlon community was such a friendly community and that individuals could participate at any level.
Sue’s story is one of perseverance and triumph. She began her athletic journey late in life, but ultimately, her hard work and determination led to her competing at an international level. Sue’s achievements prove that with dedication and perseverance, individuals can achieve their goals, regardless of their age
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