Kieran Lindars
Kieran's Story
Kieran Lindars is a British long-course triathlete known for his elite swim ability and intelligent, controlled approach to racing.
He learnt to swim because his mother had a fear of water and wanted her children to be confident. Kieran's ‘learn to swim’ coach, Allen noticed something in his swimming and put him forward to the competitive swim club +, Maxwell, and that's how he got started in competitive swimming. Kieran was a swimmer first but was also running for school where he was scouted for to run for the local club.
Triathlon came from Kieran’s mother, who entered him into the Bicester Triathlon for some good cross-training for his running.
His endurance and swimming background laid the foundation for his success in non-drafting formats as he progressed through the British Triathlon system and into professional long-course competition.
In 2024, Kieran delivered a breakthrough season on the world stage, finishing eighth at the IRONMAN World Championship and setting a new British long-distance record with a time of 7:32:14 at IRONMAN Frankfurt. He carried that momentum into 2025 with leading performances at IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea and IRONMAN Leeds, results that have seen him continue to rise through the IRONMAN Pro Series rankings.
Most people give up on what they want most for what they want now
Why do you enjoy competing?
There's no better feeling than pushing yourselves to new levels
Inspiration
My parents both gave me every opportunity to pursue my passions and installed a good work ethic for me. They all showed me what hard work could achieve. This also reflects all of my family.
Greatest Challenge
I had knee surgery at the end of 2014 which took 1.5 years to fully come back from. I was dropped from the BTF squad and had to pick myself up from a career ending situation which my family and club coaches helped me out massively and hence why I’m still with them now.
Season Goals
Top 5 world champs
Sub 7:30
Best Result to Date
2nd European triathlon champs
8th Kona world champs
British ironman record
Race you have enjoyed the most
Challenge Almere
Top Tips & Advice
Keep it Fun
Get the simple things right
Fun Fact
I started racing triathlon competitively at 15
Won my first pro race wearing Zone3, at Challenge Almere in 2022, before working together. It’s the reason why I’ve chosen to partner with ZONE3 and progress together now.
Kieran wears
The Aspire wetsuit
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