Sarah Coyle, an Instructor at RRC Polytech in the Applied Commerce and Management Education program, successfully competed at the World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Pontevedra, Spain in June 2025.
The championships attract 3,500 athletes representing 44 countries. The largest delegations hail from Great Britain, Spain and the United States, with passionate teams ready to chase world titles across a diverse range of disciplines. With a field comprising 69 per cent men and 31 per cent women, the Championships also highlight the increasing diversity of the global multisport community.
"The championships were fantastic overall," Coyle said. "My goal was to finish strong and see what I was capable of. I achieved that by racing strategically and managing the risks I had, especially during the bike segment of my initial Duathlon all without overcommitting."
Coyle showed notable improvement across her age-group events. After securing a 23rd place in the Sprint Duathlon (Run-Bike-Run), she finished 16th in her preferred race, the Aquathlon (Swim-Run).
"I'm incredibly pleased with how I managed my energy throughout the competition, delivering some surprisingly strong run segments," Coyle added. "My teaching journey at RRC Polytech helped prepare me for and contribute to my achievement on the international stage in many ways."
Coyle draws a direct parallel between the world of sport and teaching.
"In both the classroom and in sports training, structured planning, long-term goal setting and time management help drive success," she explained.
"The rapid problem-solving and continuous self-assessment required when teaching a diverse group of students are the exact skills I deploy when dealing with a fast-changing racing environment. Self-discipline and patience are key."
"I'm grateful for all of the opportunities and camaraderie that working at RRC Polytech has provided to me."
Following her performance in Spain, Coyle competed in a long-course distance race later this summer, which earned her a qualification spot for the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
