Pupils from Rutland, Lincolnshire and East Northamptonshire raise £80,000 by completing Knight Frank Schools Triathlon at Oundle School

Young triathletes have raised tens of thousands of pounds.

One thousand pupils from across Lincolnshire, Rutland and East Northamptonshire took part in the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon at Oundle School on Sunday last week (May 12).

In teams of four, children from across the region participated in swimming, cycling and running – covering a combined distance equivalent to the journey from Oundle to Barcelona.

In total the event raised more than £80,000 for Restless Development, a not-for-profit agency which supports youth power, and other charities chosen by the participating schools.

Top fundraiser was Anita Moore from Brooke Priory School in Oakham who raised £2,039.

Nick Beasant, director of sport at Oundle School, said: “We are delighted to host the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon at Oundle for the third year running. It’s always a fantastic event and it’s inspiring to see so many young people come together, not just for the love of sport, but to make a real difference with their fundraising for Restless Development and their chosen school charities – well done to them all.”