In the elite races at Calais Steph Forrester was first (2:02:02), Fiona Lothian fourth, 19 seconds behind. In the junior women Lesley Paterson was second (2:06:53) and Catherine Hare sixth (2:11:06). We also got this report from Jasmine Flatters, the GB Team Manager:

With a 200 strong age group team invading French soil at the weekend, it was the young women who set the stage for the rest of the day. Bella Comerford led from start to finish to take the World title in the 20-24 age category, and she was superbly followed by Jo Hinde in silver medal position, with Erica Fogg pulling back two places to finish with the bronze to complete the set. What a fantastic start to the day for the Great Britain team!

The scene was set for the most successful medal haul for Great Britain at any World Championships. The rest of the age groupers' medal winning performances resulted in five gold, six silver and two bronze medals in total.

Age group medal winners as follows:

Gold medal: Bella Comerford (20-24); Tom Davies (40-44); Joyce Mark (40-44); Josie Heffernan (45-49); Cyril Leigh (60-64)

Silver medal: Joanna Hinde (20-24); Diane Otley-Doe (30-34); Nicola Bedwell (35-39); Norman Butler (45-49); Keith Green (55-59); Elaine Statham (55-59)

Bronze medal: Erica Fogg (20-24); Chris Mawer (45-49)

Great Britain went on to further glory on Sunday, with Lesley Paterson taking the silver medal in the Junior race and Steph Forrester being crowned World Duathlon Champion.

All in all, a very good day at the office!