Judith Maccombe

Started: She took up the sport in 2019. (220triathlon.com, 16 Jan 2023) Reason: She and her twin sister Chloe were initially involved in Para rowing before being approached by Triathlon Ireland. "We went to a training day in Belfast [in Northern Ireland] the following month and it went from there." (220triathlon.com, 16 Jan 2023) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (gofundme.com, 30 Nov 2023) Additional Info: TRIATHLON TWINS She and her twin sister Chloe both compete in Para triathlon at international level. "We don't think about racing each other, but we won't let the other one win. Judith is a weaker swimmer but stronger runner," said Chloe. "It's mixed emotions whenever your twin passes you. First, it's, 'Yay!' Then, it's 'Right, I need to go catch her'," said Judith. (220triathlon.com, 16 Jan 2023)

Sporting Relatives: Her twin sister Chloe MacCombe has also competed in Para triathlon at international level. She represented Ireland at the world championships in 2021, 2022, and 2023. (SportsDeskOnline, 09 Feb 2024; triathlon.org, 23 Sep 2023; 220triathlon.com, 16 Jan 2023)