Major Fontaine-Thompson, Officer Commanding 15 Company, South West London Army Cadet Force (ACF), will be taking part in the London T100 Triathlon on Friday 10 August to fundraise for YOU London.

The London T100 Triathlon starts and finishes at the ExCel Centre in London’s Docklands. This Olympic distance triathlon involves a 1.5km swim in the Royal Victoria Dock, a 40km bike ride as far as Big Ben passing several London landmarks including the London Eye, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, and a 10km run through the Docklands.

This diverse course not only challenges athletes with its urban terrain but also offers breathtaking views of the city’s historical and cultural landmarks.

Maj Fontaine-Thompson completed his first triathlon just one year ago in July 2024 to lose weight and challenge himself. Since then, he has completed 6 Sprint Triathlons (0.75km swim, 20km bike and 5km run) and gone from 176Kg to 112Kg in 19 months. This will be his first Olympic distance triathlon – double the distance of anything he has done before and therefore a much greater challenge.

Major Fontaine-Thompson is raising vital funds to enable YOU London to continue to deliver events that benefit members of uniformed youth groups in London, raising hundreds of pounds so far: Norman’s fundraiser for YOU London.

More information on the London T100 Triathlon and the routes can be found here: London T100 Triathlon.

YOU London is a unique partnership of 11 experienced uniformed youth organisations in London. It gives the young people of London the opportunity to learn new skills, help others, make new friends and have great adventures.

One of these uniformed youth organisations is the Army Cadets, a youth organisation aimed at provide young people aged between 12 and 18, with opportunities to develop personal skills, self-confidence and educational opportunities through a variety of activities. It teaches young people first aid, survival skills, physical fitness, along with opportunities to travel and gain valuable qualifications such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and BTEC diplomas.