AWARD-WINNING entrepreneur Sara Tye has been appointed the new chairman of Swindon Triathlon Club.

Sara succeeds Paul Cox, who steps down from the role after two years.

Paul said: “It’s been a real pleasure to serve as chairman of the Swindon Triathlon Club. Throughout my term in the role, we’ve achieved so many milestones.

“The club has grown in membership, our members are in races all over the world and I’m now delighted to be passing the reins on to Sara.

“She’s a keen middle distance triathlete and proven businesswoman with a deep commitment to the town of Swindon.”

Sara, founder and managing director of Redhead PR, said: “Paul has done a fantastic job as chairman at Swindon Triathlon Club, so I’m delighted to be taking up the role with the organisation in such great shape.

“We have an amazing membership, which includes around 140 people of all abilities.

“My aim is to bring a dynamic new culture to the club and invest in our members.

“Working with Justin Robbins, our head coach, who is also a former GB triathlete, we’re implementing a sophisticated new coaching strategy. Other new developments include swim analysis, which started last year.”

Established in 1985, Swindon Triathlon Club is a British Triathlon affiliated and insured club catering for all abilities of triathlete, from novice to international Ironman competitor level. Swindon is one of the best training areas in the UK, with access to outstanding running and cycling routes, a great swimming pools and fantastic lake venues.

Flexible membership options allow joiners to focus on one or two training disciplines rather than all three, yet still have access to expert knowledge and advice. Swindon Triathlon Club is run by triathletes for triathletes with the aim in helping members to achieve and surpass their fitness goals and ambitions.