Flintshire: Sean Conway aims for 102 triathlons in as many days

An extreme endurance adventurer has completed 51 consecutive full distance triathlons on his latest world record attempt.

But Sean Conway is only half way - he is aiming to swim 2.4 miles (3.8km), cycle 112 miles (180km) and run 26.2 miles (42km) daily for 102 days.

He aims to beat the 101 days record set by American James Lawrence in 2021.

To achieve this, he is consuming 8,000 calories a day and working with a specialist team.

The swims are taking place at Mold Sports Centre, Flintshire, from 05:00 BST until about 06:30, before the cycle starts at about 06:40, travelling to Holt and ending at Queensferry.

Mr Conway then runs around the Chester Greenway.

The athlete from Mold, Flintshire, started on 10 April and has now completed 51 consecutive days - this has broken the British and European Records. 

When asked how he had found the challenge so far, Mr Conway said: "Day one, I felt strong. Then day two and three were the toughest as my body adjusted despite the hours spent training.

"In the first couple of weeks, lack of sleep was an issue, my body just didn't want to shut down at the end of the day and I would wake up at 2am, two hours before my alarm was due to go off.

"I got into a rhythm around day 14, as momentum built on my social media. It meant more people joined me for the swim, cycle and run which gave me a real boost.

"At the moment, one of the most difficult parts has been eating 8,000 calories a day, I feel full constantly but just need to get fuel in me. I feel strong and ready to smash the next 51 days."

Mr Conway was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in South Africa, where he had an adventurous upbringing in the bush.

But he now lives in north Wales with his wife and two children.

Mr Conway holds the record for the world's longest Ultra Triathlon, fastest crossing of Europe by bicycle and first person to swim the length of Britain.

This latest record attempt is a new approach to adventure for him.

Normally self-supported, this gruelling challenge sees him working with a team of nutritionists, doctors, physiotherapists and specialist triathlon coaches.

He is also raising funds for a local charity close to his heart - True Venture - which aims to inspire and support children and young athletes by improving access to positive opportunities through sport.

Founding partner Ryan Morrison said: "We believe that all children and young athletes should be given an equal opportunity to enter and succeed in sport."

He said Mr Conway is an "inspiration" to young people and is "showing them anything is possible".  

Mr Conway is due to finish the 102 days on Thursday 20 July.