British Triathlon has announced that Oxford-born athlete Oliver Conway has been selected for its Olympic World Class Programme, marking a major milestone as preparations intensify for LA 2028, Brisbane 2032 and future Olympic Games.
Oliver is one of eight new athletes added to the Olympic and Paralympic World Class Programme for 2026. He joins an elite group of 25 retained athletes, including Olympic medallists Alex Yee and Beth Potter, and Paris 2024 Paralympic gold medallists Dave Ellis and Meg Richter.
The programme is supported by UK Sport and the National Lottery.
The Oxford athlete joins Alex Robin, Brandon Pye, Michael Gar, Jack Willis and Sian Rainsley, who were all added following strong performances throughout the season.
Oliver enjoyed a breakthrough year, finishing fourth at his first senior World Triathlon Championship Series event in Karlovy Vary before securing two gold medals at the World Triathlon Grand Finals in Wollongong. There, he won both the Under-23 men’s race and the mixed relay.
Speaking following the announcement, Oliver said:
“Being added to the World Class Programme is a really exciting opportunity and I’m excited to take advantage of it and see how it can help me.
“Growing up it was Jonny and Alistair Brownlee who inspired me, it was watching them at the London Olympics in 2012 that got me into the sport and long term I’d love to follow in their footsteps and make the Olympics in 2028 or 2032 if I can.”
British Triathlon Performance Director Mike Cavendish said the latest additions strengthen the programme as the next Olympic cycles approach.
“With the addition of six new athletes, the Olympic World Class Programme adds an even greater depth of talent as we plan for LA2028, Brisbane and beyond.
“Introducing emerging talent such as Oliver Conway, Michael Gar, Alex Robin and Brandon Pye alongside our hugely successful established triathlon stars, such as Alex Yee, Beth Potter, Georgia Taylor-Brown, Kate Waugh and Sam Dickinson gives me great confidence for medal success in the coming years as we get ever closer to the next Games.”
British Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlon and multisport in Great Britain and oversees the development of world-class athletes across Olympic and Paralympic pathways, while also promoting participation in swim, bike and run activities nationwide.
