Alistair and Jonathan, who were both born in Yorkshire and currently study at neighbouring universities in Leeds, were delighted to be able to lend their support to the BUCS Championships which will see 6,000 athletes compete across 26 sports.

“University sport has played and continues to play a massive part of mine and Jonny’s sporting development, so we are pleased to be supporting the BUCS Championships,” said 21-year-old Alistair, the older of the two siblings.

Jonathan continued: “Yorkshire is a special place for us, having been born and raised in the region and now going to university in Leeds. I am delighted to hear that the Championships are being held up here for the third consecutive year. Yorkshire has some of the best sporting facilities and outdoor space in the UK so it is an ideal place to train and compete.”

The brothers are excelling on the domestic and international triathlon scene as they aim for the 2012 London Olympics – and at the same time creating one of the most interesting sibling rivalries for years.

Alistair was crowned 2009 ITU Triathlon World Championship whilst Jonathan has swept all aside at a junior level after becoming the 2009 Australian Youth Olympics Champion and European Junior Triathlon Champion.

Alistair said: “We are both delighted with our recent progress as we build towards 2012. I love the fact that Jonny is progressing so well through the ranks and I can’t wait to compete alongside him regularly. The sibling rivalry is healthy, we take a lot of energy from each other and are always pushing each other further.”

Karen Rothery, Chief Executive of BUCS, is delighted to have Alistair and Jonathan supporting the event. She said: “What two better people to have involved? Yorkshire men, both attending university in Leeds and great role models on balancing academic and sporting commitments. We are absolutely delighted they have been able to be involved in the Championships.”

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