Parker sets sights high ahead of World Paratriathlon Series

Lauren Parker is eyeing up her second podium finish of the 2019 World Paratriathlon Series (WPS) as the tour touches down in Montreal, Canada this weekend.

After a courageous bronze medal finish in Yokohama last month, just six weeks post back surgery, Parker has made her high expectations for the coming year no secret to her competition as she heads into the first race of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification period.

Speaking to Triathlon Australia, Parker said that she’s looking forward to taking on another quality field in Montreal again this weekend.

“Training has been going well and it’s great to have an uninterrupted preparation this time, following the spinal surgery I had in the lead up to my last race, in Yokohama,” Parker said.

“The Montreal WPS event provides extra significance as not only will it be my first time racing in Canada, but it brings with it the first chance to score points to go towards qualification for next year’s Paralympics in Toyko.”

“I’ve highlighted the Paralympics as my major goal for the coming 18 months so every race from now on will be even more important. There is still plenty of improvement to come in my racing but I’m happy with how I’m progressing under my Coach Dan Atkins and race chair Coach Andrew Dawes.”