Derry teacher represents Ireland at European Multisport Championships
The North West Triathlon Club member will compete in the 55–59 age group Aquathlon on Saturday, July 18, taking on a 1km swim followed by a 5km run against Europe's leading age-group athletes.
Derry athlete Eddie Burton will pull on the Irish vest once again this weekend when he competes at the 2026 Europe Triathlon Multisport Championships in Banyoles, Spain.
The North West Triathlon Club member will line up in the Aquathlon on Saturday, July 18, racing over a 1,000-metre swim followed by a 5-kilometre run against Europe's top age-group competitors in the 55–59 Open category.
A teacher at St Therese's Primary School in Galliagh, Eddie is a two-time National Aquathlon Champion who has made an inspiring return to international competition despite undergoing seven knee surgeries and overcoming several serious injuries during his sporting career.
Eddie said: "It's always a huge honour to represent Ireland and compete against the best athletes in Europe. Every opportunity to wear the Irish vest is special and I'm really looking forward to testing myself in Banyoles. Hopefully all the training over the past few months will pay off on race day."
Last year, Eddie proudly represented Ireland alongside his daughter, Lily-Mai, at the World Multisport Championships in Pontevedra, making it a memorable father-and-daughter milestone.