A WOMAN from Grange came third in the recent Ullswater Triathlon, despite it only being her third official event.
Anna Shaw said: "I didn't have a clue where I was in the race, I didn't expect to be anywhere near the top 10.
"I'm almost as surprised that I not only came third but that I got 14th overall."
Anna competed in the sprint distance and finished in 1 hour, 27 minutes, and 56 seconds after swimming in Ullswater, biking around the fells, and then running round the shore of Ullswater.
"I started cycling about seven years ago. My stepdad got me inspired.
"I built myself right from the bottom, and my love for cycling grew. I am the kind of person to give one hundred per cent all the time."
Anna is looking to qualify for Team GB in her age group as she turns 30.
She said that growing up near the Lake District is a big part of her success:
"The Lake District is beautiful and you can't go far without coming across hills," she said. "People come here from all across the country for race."
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