Search
shop

IRONMAN UK 2022 in pictures: Age-Group champions of Bolton

Locals Dee Allen and George Martindale topped the podium in Bolton at IRONMAN UK 2022
Chief Correspondent
Last updated -
Get the ultimate guide to destination racing

This past Sunday saw the 13th edition of IRONMAN UK in Bolton, and thanks to a new deal announced by organisers, the event will remain in the town for at least another five years, until 2027.

An Age-Group only race this year (as was the case in 2019), local athletes George Martindale (Tri Central UK) and Dee Allen (Stomp the Pedal) took the wins.

Advertisement

Dee does it on the run

Dee topped the charts, notably due to a 3:17:40 marathon, which saw her move from third place at T2 to a winning margin of 35 minutes at the finish. Second went to Heleen de Hooge – Bij de Vaate (NED), who ‘back in the day’ won both Challenge Almere and IRONMAN Arizona, with a best Pro finish of ninth in Kona back in 2010. Rachel Breslin of Ireland just held off Aussie Lyndsey Foster for the third quickest female time of the day.

Dee Allen - IRONMAN UK 2022 Bolton winner
Photo Credit: Charlie Crowhurst / Getty Images

Close racing for the men

As the men started the marathon, there were five athletes separated by little more than four minutes, which was set to ensure some competitive racing over the next three hours or so.

Daniel McParland lead for the first half of the run, before Jack Schofield (who we featured for his photography and video exploits), took over. Less than two minutes behind, George Martindale was in turn closing the gap to Schofield.

With little more than 10km remaining, George caught Jack and was able to pull away to cross the line first. He ran 3:02:10 versus the 3:05:10 of Schofield, as McParland (3:12:26) held on as Benjamin Goodfellow (recent winner of IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire) was making excellent progress in the final quarter of the race.

George Martindale - IRONMAN UK 2022 Bolton winner
Photo Credit: Charlie Crowhurst / Getty Images

With great thanks to Huw Fairclough (www.huwfaircloughphotography.co.uk) / IRONMAN – we’ve got pictures from the awards on Monday of the podium finishers.

IRONMAN UK 2022: Fastest Overall

FEMALE

1st – Dee Allen (GBR) – 11:17:43 (30-34)
2nd – Heleen de Hooge – Bij de Vaate (NED) – 11:52:47 (45-49)
3rd – Rachel Breslin (IRL) – 11:59:02 (30-34)
4th – Lyndsey Foster (AUS) – 12:00:06 (40-44)
5th – Beth Wilmot (GBR) – 12:00:58 (45-49)

MALE

1st – George Martindale (GBR) – 9:38:30 (30-34)
2nd – Jack Schofield (GBR) – 9:41:22 (25-29)
3rd – Daniel McParland (GBR) – 9:44:41 (40-44)
4th – Ben Goodfellow (GBR) – 9:48:27 (25-29)
5th – Dan Elliot (GBR) – 9:49:41 (25-29)

IRONMAN UK 2022: Age-Group winners

FEMALE

18-24: Jessica Parker-Edwards (GBR) – 14:08:14
25-29: Jessie Swift (GBR) – 12:18:42
30-34: Dee Allen (GBR) – 11:17:43
35-39: Holly Symons (GBR) – 13:20:33
40-44: Lyndsey Foster (AUS) – 12:00:06
45-49: Heleen de Hooge – Bij de Vaate (NED) – 11:52:47
50-54: Emma Yates (GBR) – 12:09:35
55-59: Victoria Cross (GBR) – 16:11:24

MALE

18-24: Matthew Kaminer (GBR) – 9:53:33
25-29: Jack Schofield (GBR) – 9:41:22
30-34: George Martindale (GBR) – 9:38:30
35-39: James Williamson (GBR) – 10:01:54
40-44: Daniel McParland (GBR) – 9:44:41
45-49: Neil Dighton (GBR) – 10:35:42
50-54: Robert Harrison (GBR) – 10:25:41
55-59: David Wilcock (GBR) – 11:32:22
60-64: Michael Stacey (GBR) – 12:10:17
65-69: Bernard Merron (GBR) – 14:50:51

Physically Challenged: Marc Clough (GBR) – 15:26:53

Podium Pictures

IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
Top Tri Clubs
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
Marc Clough – 1st Physically Challenged finisher
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
F18-24 & M18-24
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
F25-29 & M25-29
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
F30-34 & M30-34
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
F35-39 & M35-39
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
F40-44 & M40-44
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
M45-49 & F45-49
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
M50-54 & F50-54
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
M55-59 & F55-59
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
M60-64
IRONMAN UK 2022 Age-Group presentations - Photo Credit: Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN
M65-69
John Levison
Written by
John Levison
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.
Discover more
TRI247 podcast p/b Challenge Family episode 2
Go behind the scenes at Challenge Roth with the latest episode of the TRI247 podcast
Cadomotus Chronos triathlon cycling shoes
The triathlon cycling shoe that promises a 10-watt saving: Cadomotus Chronos Aero triathlon cycling shoes review
Challenge Family Roth
Five things you need to know about the Challenge Roth bike course
Challenge St. Pölten 2024 - image credit Jose Luis Hourcade / Challenge Family
Expert swim coach on the three most common swim mistakes age group triathletes make (and how to fix them!)
TRI-FIT VANGUARD tri suit review
The entry-level tri suit with a serious amount of performance for the price point – TRI-FIT VANGUARD review
latest News
Frederic Funk finish line Challenge Samarkand 2023 photo credit Challenge Family
Challenge Roth 2025: German star goes into the unknown in iconic triathlon showdown
Challenge Barcelona 2023 - Photo Credit: Jose Luis Hourcade
‘It’s going to be an absolute firecracker’ says Cam Wurf after booking IRONMAN World Champs spot
Maya Kingma Karlovy Vary win 2024
Two-time Olympic triathlete joins top pro cycling team – and is set to race in Giro d’Italia
Oliver Conway World Triathlon Cuo win Saidia 2025
Breakthrough World Cup win – and Brownlee Racing spot – in memorable week for British youngster
Lionel Sanders wins 70.3 St George 2025 photo credit Getty Images for IRONMAN
Triathlon superstar Lionel Sanders moving again but taking it step by step in injury battle
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
The 247 Group

The home of endurance sports

Share to...