Truro's Melissa Reid has claimed silver at the 2014 European Paratriathlon Championships in Kitzbuhal, Austria.
After a promising start to the season, and a recent gold in the WTS Event in London, Melissa, with guide Nicole Walters, was a strong contender to retain her title.
However, it seemed as though Susanna Rodriguez from Spain had other ideas. In a race that came down to the wire, ending with a sprint finish between Reid and Rodriguez, the Spanish No.1 took the win by only 22 seconds.
Reid's other main rival and fellow GB team-mate, Alison Patrick, finished in third, two minutes behind her.
Reid said: "It was an amazing race. I couldn't ask for better athletes to race against. We finished a very close second. Thanks to Nicole for guiding, my coach and all of my sponsors for making it possible. Looking forward to the next one. It's not long until the World Champs in Canada."
Reid and Walters had a strong swim, exiting the water with a minute lead. But the cycling strength of the Spanish pair showed as they clawed back the British No.1 on the bike leg. It was a nail-biting finish in front of scores of supporters who were lining the course. Although Reid's run time was a minute faster than the Spanish, it wasn't quite enough to finish first this time around.
Reid and Walters managed a well-earned silver and they will be back in training as soon as they return to the UK. Next on the agenda is preparation for the British Championships and following that the World Championships taking place in Edmonton, Canada in August.
