Cottam mum-of-three raising money to be part of Team GB in Australia

Lizz training while pushing her child. Pic: Lizz Davidson — Lizz training while pushing her child on Preston Docks. Pic: Lizz Davidson

A mother-of-three from Preston is raising funds to be able to represent Team GB in the World’s Sprint Distance Duathlon Championships which is being held in Australia this year.

Lizz Davidson, from Cottam, qualified in third place in last year’s Worlds Duathlon Championship, meaning she earned a place to represent Great Britain.

The competition is being held in Townsville, Australia in August and with no financial support from British Athletics, Lizz has set up a GoFundMe page to be able to compete with a target of £3,000.

Lizz completed her first triathlon in 2009 after she lost weight through gym classes and decided to continue her weight loss journey with triathlon training.

After facing a series of setbacks due to the pandemic and a personal loss when she miscarried in 2017, all whilst looking after her three young children, Lizz continued to train.

She said: “I was introduced to Triathlon by a group of friends and found my passion for this sport when I did my first super-sprint event in 2009.

“I’m super grateful to my family and friends for supporting my dream of competing on the international stage – as a working mum of three, I simply couldn’t have done it without them.”

Although supported by local sporting suppliers including, Preston Sports Clinic, Jack Parker Cycles, her coach Rav Dighe-Aloha and Nutritionist Nathan Jefferies, Lizz’s preparation is entirely self-funded.

The money raised will go toward the cost of flights, accommodation, international race fees, insurance, and sports equipment.

She said: “I’m getting up at ridiculous times of the morning to get my training in around my family and work, but this dream of racing is what’s keeping me going and I truly appreciate all the support I have around me cheering me on!”

You can donate to the GoFundMe here.

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