PHOTOS: Europe Triathlon Cup Junior Men's & Women's races

Derry was awash with spirting excellence on Saturday as some of the best triathletes in the world descended on the city for the prestigious Europe Triathlon Cup, Derry’s first International triathlon in more than three decades.

The streets were lined with spectators for a challenging course that hugged both sides of the Foyle after setting off from the pontoon in front of the city’s civic buildings. And photographer Tom Heaney was there to capture all the action, beginning with the Junior Men's and Women's races…..

13. Mayor Grace Uí Niallais at the finish line of the Europe Triathlon Cup in Ebrington Square on Saturday morning. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais at the finish line of the Europe Triathlon Cup in Ebrington Square on Saturday morning. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney