Ironman reseller smashes target

Dave Shuttleworth from audiovisual reseller IDN Supplies finishes gruelling triathlon in less than 14 hours

Brave Dave Shuttleworth is seen here charging through the finish line of the UK Ironman Championship Race after spending almost 14 hours swimming, cycling and running in the name of charity.

Shuttleworth, who is operations director at audiovisual reseller IDN Supplies, completed a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run last month to finish in 13 hours, 57 minutes and 51 seconds – achieving his goal of breaking 14 hours.

He also raised more than £4,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice, through donations from numerous friends, colleagues and partners including Promethean, Maverick/C2000, Midwich, Casio, Sahara NEC and Hitachi.

He said: "All the training was worthwhile and I would like to thank all the companies and individuals that supported me. I wanted to beat my time of 14 hours 57 minutes from last year and have done that. I haven't stopped smiling since I crossed the finish line."