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University of Stirling Triathletes to Compete at the World Championship Finals, Capping a Summer of Success for the University

  • Submitted by: Alexander Stewart, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 October 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-19251

That the Parliament congratulates three triathletes, Millie Breese, Alex Robin and Tom Williamson, from the University of Stirling, who have been selected to compete at the World Championship Finals in Australia during October 2025; understands that, representing Great Britain, Millie will compete in the under-23s category and Alex in the junior event, while Tom will represent Ireland and will vie for the Para PTS5 title; notes that the finals are the climax to the World Triathlon Championship Series and are to take place in coastal Wollongong, New South Wales, from 15 to 19 October 2025; considers that their selection caps an impressive summer of international success for athletes at Stirling, which is known as "Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence"; acknowledges that Stirling swimmers returned from the World Aquatics Championships with two Gold medals; notes that its Head of Golf, Dean Robertson, captained the Great Britain and Ireland team at the Walker Cup, its 1,500-metre runner, Ryan Martin, competed at the Under-23 European Athletics Championships and its basketballer, Shayne Humphries, won Silver at the World University Games; wishes Millie, Alex and Tom all the very best in Australia, and commends everyone involved on their truly excellent achievements.


Supported by: Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle