Oxford Mail reporter Emma-Kate Lidbury has won a top 10 place in the World Triathlon Championships in Switzerland.

The 26-year-old, who only competed in her first race last year, represented Great Britain at the championships in Lausanne and battled through the pain barrier to finish eighth in the women's 25-29 age group in a time of two hours, 28 minutes and 15 seconds.

She finished the third fastest Brit in her age group and was two minutes off bronze, in the event that features a gruelling 1500m swim, 40km bike ride and 10km run.

Emma-Kate (pictured) was in second position at the end of the bike ride, but a five-week-old foot injury held her back in the run.