Hattie W has been honored with the Schools Triathlon Inspiration Award at a special ceremony celebrating 10 years of the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon.
The award was presented by Restless Development co-CEO Alex Kent alongside series co-founder and Old Marlburian, Tessa Murray (BH 1987–89), who also received a Legends Award for her support throughout the Triathlons’ 10-year history. Founded in 2016 by former Restless Development volunteers Tessa Murray and Jim Sewell, the Triathlon series has grown into a landmark youth fundraising event, raising over £8 million for charity and inspiring more than 55,000 schoolchildren across the UK to cross the finish line.
Hattie, who has cerebral palsy and was told by doctors at age two that she might never walk, first took part in a Schools Triathlon when she was just seven years old. She went on to compete in three more events, capturing the attention of Paralympic medalist, Claire Cashmore. Inspired to pursue the sport further, Hattie registered with the England Paratriathlon team and is now on the path to elite competition, with her first international race taking place in October 2026.
Reflecting on the award, Hattie Woodhouse said:
“The school’s triathlons allowed not just me but other children and adults to see disability in a totally different way and prove that there should never be anything stopping all young people getting involved in sport. I feel so proud to call myself a Paratriathlete with dreams I never thought I’d have.”
