A patient man waiting for the chance to truly cut it at the big championships, could 2022 be the year when it\u2019s his name up in lights?<\/p>\n
Who is Tom Bishop?<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhile he might not have reached the heights of those around him, Tom Bishop \u2013 another product of the Leeds conveyor belt of impeccable triathlon talent \u2013 may yet have his moment in the spotlight as his contemporaries and compatriots run off into the sunset.<\/p>\n
Others may have made the headlines, but Bishop has shown himself a dependable team-mate, willing to step into the breech when required, while also proving to be an extremely valuable member of Britain\u2019s mixed relay squads, a format at which he\u2019s had notable success in the past in both ETU and ITU events.<\/p>\n - Tom Bishop\u2019s top supersprint racing tips<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- 3 big triathlon mistakes to avoid according to Tom Bishop<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Running advice from Tom Bishop<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- A day in the life of pro triathlete Tom Bishop<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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A non-competing reserve on the Team GB squad that travelled to Rio for the 2016 Olympics, Bishop has only stepped onto an individual World Triathlon Series (WTS) podium once, back in 2017 when he ran Javier G\u00f3mez close in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong>. That was half a decade ago now.<\/p>\nAfter a disappointing 2019 season when he only reached the top 10 of a single WTS race, his post-pandemic results have been a little underwhelming and his failure to make the team for the Tokyo Olympics<\/a><\/strong> was a personal disappointment. But, at 30, Bishop still has time on his side.<\/p>\nWith some of those around casting their gaze in the direction of long-distance racing, this coming season offers the perfect opportunity for him to truly make his mark on the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) series, for the history graduate to make his own history.<\/p>\n
How old is Tom Bishop?<\/strong><\/h2>\nTom Bishop was born on 9 July 1991, making him 30 years old.<\/p>\n
Tom Bishop\u2019s career highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Tom Bishop takes to the bike leg in a race in 2017 (Credit: British Triathlon)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nJune 2008: A first slice of European glory<\/strong><\/h3>\nAged just 16, Bishop travels to the Netherlands where he wins the ETU Junior European Cup in Holten.<\/p>\n
September 2010: Bishop proves himself Hungary for success<\/strong><\/h3>\nAt the WTS Grand Final in Budapest comes more success in the junior competition when Bishop takes silver. He was only two seconds away from the gold.<\/p>\n
June 2012: Racing with the big boys<\/strong><\/h3>\nStill 20 years of age, this season Bishop has been bouncing between competing as an U23 and competing with the elite ranks. His arrival in the latter is confirmed by victory in the ITU Sprint European Cup in Cremona in northern Italy.<\/p>\n
July 2012: Bishop goes Dutch again<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile the big stars of British triathlon are staying in Blighty as they make their final preparations for the London Olympics, Bishop \u2013 still two days shy of his 21st birthday \u2013 returns to Holten where he pockets a silver in the ITU Premium European Cup.<\/p>\n
May 2016: Bishop shows himself to be a true team player<\/strong><\/h3>\nBishop experiences his first taste of success as a mixed relay racer, joining up with Lucy Hall, India Lee and Grant Sheldon to win gold at the ETU European Championships in Lisbon.<\/p>\n
March 2017: World champions trail in Bishop\u2019s wake<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Tom Bishop goes toe-to-toe with Javier Gomez at the front of the field in Abu Dhabi (Credit: Janos Schmidt\/World Triathlon)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nBishop enjoys the highest-profile performance of his career so far when he takes silver in the WTS race in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s a tremendous performance as the Derby-born athlete matches the great Javier G\u00f3mez stride for stride on the run until the Spaniard pulls away in the final couple of kilometres and takes the win 13 seconds clear.<\/p>\nBut Bishop takes some notable scalps, including future world champ Vincent Luis and defending champ Mario Mola.<\/p>\n
June 2018: Another mixed-relay medal, this time on home territory<\/strong><\/h3>\nMore success as part of a collective comes in Bishop\u2019s native East Midlands when the British mixed relay foursome earn silver at the ITU event in Nottingham<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nBishop isn\u2019t overawed by the occasion, despite taking his place in the quartet alongside proven world-beaters Non Stanford, Vicky Holland and Jonny Brownlee.<\/p>\n
June 2021: Goes all out for Olympic qualification<\/strong><\/h3>\nWith two male slots already guaranteed, Bishop represents Team GB\u2019s last chance at qualifying a third by rising up the rankings. In a bold attempt to claim it, he aims for five races in five weeks in five different countries.<\/p>\n
But it wasn\u2019t to be. Bishop didn\u2019t quite reach the level he\u2019d wanted to and a mix of jet lag and physical and mental fatigue took its toll. He finished 22nd in Yokohama<\/a><\/strong>, tactically withdrew from the Lisbon World Cup mid-race, took 40th in at the Arzachena World Cup<\/a><\/strong> and 16th in Leeds<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nIt was a brave effort, but qualification remained out of reach.<\/p>\n
- Tom Bishop opens up on missing out on Olympic qualification<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Tom Bishop reflects on Tokyo 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Tom Bishop quotes<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Tom Bishop competes in the mixed relay triathlon event in Nottingham in 2018 (Credit: Janos Schmidt\/World Triathlon)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nOn the advent of mixed relay events: \u201cThe relay has been such a fantastic addition to our sport. Its addition into the Olympic Games opens up so many more opportunities for people and nations to compete on a world stage. As of yet, though, it\u2019s not possible to be a full-time relay athlete and also pay the bills\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
- Tom Bishop\u2019s top supersprint racing tips<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- 3 big triathlon mistakes to avoid according to Tom Bishop<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Running advice from Tom Bishop<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- A day in the life of pro triathlete Tom Bishop<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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A non-competing reserve on the Team GB squad that travelled to Rio for the 2016 Olympics, Bishop has only stepped onto an individual World Triathlon Series (WTS) podium once, back in 2017 when he ran Javier G\u00f3mez close in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong>. That was half a decade ago now.<\/p>\n
After a disappointing 2019 season when he only reached the top 10 of a single WTS race, his post-pandemic results have been a little underwhelming and his failure to make the team for the Tokyo Olympics<\/a><\/strong> was a personal disappointment. But, at 30, Bishop still has time on his side.<\/p>\n
With some of those around casting their gaze in the direction of long-distance racing, this coming season offers the perfect opportunity for him to truly make his mark on the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) series, for the history graduate to make his own history.<\/p>\n
How old is Tom Bishop?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Tom Bishop was born on 9 July 1991, making him 30 years old.<\/p>\n
Tom Bishop\u2019s career highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Tom Bishop takes to the bike leg in a race in 2017 (Credit: British Triathlon)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n June 2008: A first slice of European glory<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Aged just 16, Bishop travels to the Netherlands where he wins the ETU Junior European Cup in Holten.<\/p>\n
September 2010: Bishop proves himself Hungary for success<\/strong><\/h3>\n
At the WTS Grand Final in Budapest comes more success in the junior competition when Bishop takes silver. He was only two seconds away from the gold.<\/p>\n
June 2012: Racing with the big boys<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Still 20 years of age, this season Bishop has been bouncing between competing as an U23 and competing with the elite ranks. His arrival in the latter is confirmed by victory in the ITU Sprint European Cup in Cremona in northern Italy.<\/p>\n
July 2012: Bishop goes Dutch again<\/strong><\/h3>\n
While the big stars of British triathlon are staying in Blighty as they make their final preparations for the London Olympics, Bishop \u2013 still two days shy of his 21st birthday \u2013 returns to Holten where he pockets a silver in the ITU Premium European Cup.<\/p>\n
May 2016: Bishop shows himself to be a true team player<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bishop experiences his first taste of success as a mixed relay racer, joining up with Lucy Hall, India Lee and Grant Sheldon to win gold at the ETU European Championships in Lisbon.<\/p>\n
March 2017: World champions trail in Bishop\u2019s wake<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Tom Bishop goes toe-to-toe with Javier Gomez at the front of the field in Abu Dhabi (Credit: Janos Schmidt\/World Triathlon)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n Bishop enjoys the highest-profile performance of his career so far when he takes silver in the WTS race in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s a tremendous performance as the Derby-born athlete matches the great Javier G\u00f3mez stride for stride on the run until the Spaniard pulls away in the final couple of kilometres and takes the win 13 seconds clear.<\/p>\n
But Bishop takes some notable scalps, including future world champ Vincent Luis and defending champ Mario Mola.<\/p>\n
June 2018: Another mixed-relay medal, this time on home territory<\/strong><\/h3>\n
More success as part of a collective comes in Bishop\u2019s native East Midlands when the British mixed relay foursome earn silver at the ITU event in Nottingham<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Bishop isn\u2019t overawed by the occasion, despite taking his place in the quartet alongside proven world-beaters Non Stanford, Vicky Holland and Jonny Brownlee.<\/p>\n
June 2021: Goes all out for Olympic qualification<\/strong><\/h3>\n
With two male slots already guaranteed, Bishop represents Team GB\u2019s last chance at qualifying a third by rising up the rankings. In a bold attempt to claim it, he aims for five races in five weeks in five different countries.<\/p>\n
But it wasn\u2019t to be. Bishop didn\u2019t quite reach the level he\u2019d wanted to and a mix of jet lag and physical and mental fatigue took its toll. He finished 22nd in Yokohama<\/a><\/strong>, tactically withdrew from the Lisbon World Cup mid-race, took 40th in at the Arzachena World Cup<\/a><\/strong> and 16th in Leeds<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
It was a brave effort, but qualification remained out of reach.<\/p>\n
- Tom Bishop opens up on missing out on Olympic qualification<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Tom Bishop reflects on Tokyo 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Tom Bishop quotes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Tom Bishop competes in the mixed relay triathlon event in Nottingham in 2018 (Credit: Janos Schmidt\/World Triathlon)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n On the advent of mixed relay events: \u201cThe relay has been such a fantastic addition to our sport. Its addition into the Olympic Games opens up so many more opportunities for people and nations to compete on a world stage. As of yet, though, it\u2019s not possible to be a full-time relay athlete and also pay the bills\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
- Tom Bishop reflects on Tokyo 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- 3 big triathlon mistakes to avoid according to Tom Bishop<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
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