Local Sheffield star Conor Hancock continued his winning streak in the Obstacle Racing circuit this weekend by winning the 18km inaugural UK Obstacle Racing Championships, beating hundreds of top athletes battling it out for the top spot.
“I am so happy to be the UK Champion, and race against some incredible athletes that pushed me right to the end. It was tough but I enjoy a challenge. My training will now build up to the US where I just want to show the rest of the world how good the UK is!”
Fellow racer Jon, last week won the Spartan Race World Championship in the US taking home $15,000 in prize money. Being the youngest of his rivals, Conor, is widely considered as the brightest prospect in Obstacle Racing having beaten all Elite athletes except Jon Albon, which makes him Jon’s biggest threat out on the obstacle course.