Dan to Tri His Luck for Team GB Gold
February 18th, 2025
A Tewkesbury triathlete will be flying the flag for Team GB on the other side of the world in his quest to become a world champion – with a little help from us at Selco.
Dan Derrick is preparing to compete in the World Triathlon Age Group Championships in Wollongong, Australia, in October.
Dan’s quest to compete on the global stage has been supported by us and Cheltenham-based commercial and residential property specialist Coombs Group.
The two of our businesses have each provided Dan, who turns 40 in August, with £1,000 to help fund the cost of the trip.
Dan, who is Chief Executive of health and wellbeing charity Move More, which helps children to live healthy and active lifestyles, said: “To compete for Team GB in a world championship in any sport is an absolute dream come true.
“The sponsorship Selco and Coombs Group have provided has made travelling to compete in the event financially viable as it’s a very expensive trip otherwise. I’m extremely grateful to both companies and hopefully I can do them proud.
“I used to play rugby for Tewkesbury and have only been doing the triathlon for 18 months. It’s going to be a great experience and the aim is definitely to come away with a medal.”
Dan will compete in the 40-44 year category of the two-discipline Aquabike event, which features a 1,500m swim and a 40km bike ride.
Hanna Mclean, branch manager of Selco Cheltenham on Runnings Road, said: “We learned about Dan’s exploits through one of our customers, the Coombs Group, and we're delighted to be supporting him.
“It’s a fantastic achievement for Dan to have reached such an elite level within a very short space of time competing in the sport.
“We look forward to following his performance in Australia and hopefully bringing back a medal for Team GB.”