Miller privileged to race with retiring legend Stanford

SCOTTISH triathlete Iona Miller admits it was a privilege to be part of European champion Non Stanford's final major international race. The Kilmacolm star, 23, joined forces with Stanford, Hamish Reilly and Ben Dijkstra to finish 12th in Sunday's mixed team relay on the final day of the sport at Munich's multi-sport European Championships. Ad Earlier in the week, Welsh star Stanford, 33, had soared to a memorable gold medal in the elite women's race to put the seal on decorated triathlon career.

TriathlonEuropean champion Stanford says British triathlon is in safe hands39 MINUTES AGO Stanford was crowned World Triathlon Series champion almost a decade ago in 2013 and has been a long-term leading light in the British Triathlon set-up. Miller was unable to help muster another fairytale ending in the team event but took significant pride from featuring in Stanford's last ever World Triathlon race. Miller, who finished 36th in the women's race on Friday, said: «I really enjoyed racing with the team.

»The fact it was Non's last race for Great Britain as well meant it was extra amazing to be a part of this team. «There's definitely some pain in the legs from Friday but I really enjoyed today.» Stanford, who claimed a scintillating silver medal for Team Wales in the mixed team relay event at this month's Commonwealth Games, added: «I am really proud of these guys. »They definitely left it all out there — stepping up to the senior level is really tough and you have to make mistakes in order to grow and in order to learn.

«Any mistakes they did make, they will take them and learn for the future. »I know all of them have got great careers ahead of them, so this is just the start. Really proud of them and happy to be here, happy