News of a tremendous legal triumph in the world of sport. Jill Parker, an associate in the property finance team at City firm Berwin Leighton Paisner, recently won the national 30-34 age group triathlon championships in Wakefield.
The race was a 1,500m triangular swim around the lake in Pugney Park, followed by a 40km bike course over the hills and then a 10km run consisting of four laps around the lake.
Better still, Ms Parker has qualified for the world championships in Vancouver next year and has targeted a place at the London Olympics. She fits her training around a full working day, often by running, swimming or cycling for two hours before work.
Obiter is always keen to hear about lawyers' sporting successes (and particularly anyone aiming for the Olympics, whether in 2008 or 2012). Email gazette-editorial@lawsociety.org.uk.
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