County Derry tandem twins set for World Triathlon Para Championships

For the 2025 World Triathlon Para Championships in Wollongong, Australia, Ireland is sending a team of three accomplished Para triathletes and their guides. The Championships will take place next week, from October 15 to 19.

The team features Tom Williamson (PTS5), Judith MacCombe and Eimear Nicholls (PTVI); alongside Chloe MacCombe and Aoibh Clarke (PTVI).

Tom Williamson has had a breakthrough season in 2025, most recently with a personal best performance securing silver at 2025 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal. Having been on the podium in his last three starts, these results will have given Tom confidence heading into Worlds.

Williamson, poised to perform in Men’s PTS5, has his sights set firmly on a podium; speaking before the event Tom said: “It is a privilege to represent Ireland at a World Championship.

“Moments like these, wearing the Irish trisuit on the biggest stage, I will never take for granted. Heading into the race after an already successful season. My fitness is there, my belief is there. I only want one thing.”

Judith MacCombe and Eimear Nicholls (PTVI)

County Derry twins, Judith and Chloe MacCombe will be making waves in Women’s PTVI next week.

Paralympians Judith MacCombe and Eimear Nicholls have had a solid season thus far, scoring their first World Para Series bronze in Taranto in June, and following that up with third at the Europeans in Besancon.

Looking ahead to Wollongong, Judith commented: “Eimear and I are both looking forward to racing at the World Championships in Wollongong.

“The build into this race hasn’t been smooth sailing, however I know the lessons we learn from racing at this level will be very valuable as we move forward into next season and towards LA 2028. Always grateful to the team around us and supporting us.”

Having started her season back in February at Abu Dhabi World Triathlon Para Cup, Chloe MacCombe looks ahead to Wollongong; “It’s been a challenging year, but I’m proud to be on the start line at Worlds. That alone is a huge win for me.”

Chloe MacCombe and Aoibh Clarke (PTVI)

Paris Paralympian MacCombe has had a successful summer with two podium finishes at World Para Series Montreal in July and most recently third spot at World Para Cup Alhandra. Chloe will be guided in Australia by Aoibh Clarke.

Natasha Kelly, Triathlon Ireland Paratriathlon Team Lead outlines the strength of Team Ireland this year; “The team are extremely excited for the 2025 Paratriathlon World Championships in Wollongong, which is a key event in our racing calendar.

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“Having a strong team of five athletes representing Ireland at Championship level is testament to their hard work and commitment coupled with the help of their support teams. We are looking forward to a successful Championships.” 
The Championships kick off next week, with the World Triathlon Para Championships taking place on Saturday morning, October 18.

Watch Tom, Judith and Eimear; and Chloe and Aoibh in action live from 21:15 (Irish Time) on Friday, October 17 on triathlonlive.tv.