Lewisham’s double Olympic medallist and Commonwealth Games champion Alex Yee has retained his spot in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics for Team GB’s Triathlon team.
Having won the Paris 2024 triathlon test event earlier this year, winning 13 seconds ahead of Portugal’s Vasco Vilaca, Alex is a strong gold medal favourite.
Speaking to British Triathlon, Yee said: “I’m obviously delighted. It was my goal at the beginning of the year to qualify. I needed to podium at Paris.
“I knew exactly what was required and I am really pleased to have executed the plan on the day.”
“It wasn’t till I had a minute to myself after the race that I realised what I had achieved it and that was nice.
“I really like the course in Paris and I think it will be a brilliant event. The French athletes are strong, so I think the event will be a spectacle, which will be such a thrill, especially after missing the crowd factor in Tokyo.
“I have a big winter ahead of me and I’m looking forward to trying to put together the best race that I can on the day!”
A setting fit for Olympic selection ☕
Cheers to Alex Yee & Beth Potter, our two latest recruits for @Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/aGBhRZnrla
— Team GB (@TeamGB) November 23, 2023
Alex will join fellow triathlete Beth Potter as the first two athletes announced for the team, with a further four to follow.
Team GB Chef de Mission, Mark England, said: “I am delighted to welcome back to Team GB, for their second Games, Alex and Beth.
“Team GB has a rich history in the triathlon competition. Since its Olympic debut back in Sydney 2000, Team GB has won eight Olympic medals, including three gold medals, which is more than any other nation.”
