Legacy Projects
Legacy is where we look back at the journeys, projects and people who have helped shape Black Tri Tribe.
Since launching, BTT has gone far beyond race day. We have created spaces for people to swim, cycle, walk, hike, learn, connect and grow. From beginner swim sessions and community bike rides, to triathlon events, wellbeing walks, conferences, panel discussions with local government and national governing bodies, our work has always centred around breaking barriers and opening doors.
This page is a living archive of that impact.
Here you’ll find testimonial videos, stories, reflections and highlights from the communities we’ve worked with and the projects we’ve delivered over the years.
Our legacy is not medals or headlines.
It is confidence built, opportunities created, representation increased and lives positively changed.
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Triathlon Events
Open water should be a place of freedom, confidence and connection — yet for many in our communities it is associated with fear, exclusion and tragedy. The deaths of "Hero Jimmy" Folajimi "Jimi" Olubunmi-Adewoley in 2021 London waters, and the heart breaking loss of Blessing Olusegun a young Black female student in Sussex 2022, are painful reminders that water safety cannot be assumed. Too many Black people grow up without the confidence, knowledge or support needed to navigate open water environments safely.
For many Black and ethnically diverse communities, barriers such as low swimming confidence, cultural exclusion, lack of representation and fear of water mean people are less likely to access safe, guided experiences.
That is why Black Tri Tribe’s open water programme matters. Through social group sessions, qualified supervision, visible role models and a welcoming community, we help people build confidence gradually and safely. We reduce isolation, teach respect for natural water, and create pathways into health, wellbeing and lifesaving skills. Subsidising this work means preventing fear, reducing risk, and turning water into a space of empowerment rather than danger.
Swimming
Open water should be a place of freedom, confidence and connection — yet for many in our communities it is associated with fear, exclusion and tragedy. The deaths of "Hero Jimmy" Folajimi "Jimi" Olubunmi-Adewoley in 2021 London waters, and the heart breaking loss of Blessing Olusegun a young Black female student in Sussex 2022, are painful reminders that water safety cannot be assumed. Too many Black people grow up without the confidence, knowledge or support needed to navigate open water environments safely.
For many Black and ethnically diverse communities, barriers such as low swimming confidence, cultural exclusion, lack of representation and fear of water mean people are less likely to access safe, guided experiences.
That is why Black Tri Tribe’s open water programme matters. Through social group sessions, qualified supervision, visible role models and a welcoming community, we help people build confidence gradually and safely. We reduce isolation, teach respect for natural water, and create pathways into health, wellbeing and lifesaving skills. Subsidising this work means preventing fear, reducing risk, and turning water into a space of empowerment rather than danger.
Open Water Swimming
Open water should be a place of freedom, confidence and connection — yet for many in our communities it is associated with fear, exclusion and tragedy. The deaths of "Hero Jimmy" Folajimi "Jimi" Olubunmi-Adewoley in 2021 London waters, and the heart breaking loss of Blessing Olusegun a young Black female student in Sussex 2022, are painful reminders that water safety cannot be assumed. Too many Black people grow up without the confidence, knowledge or support needed to navigate open water environments safely.
For many Black and ethnically diverse communities, barriers such as low swimming confidence, cultural exclusion, lack of representation and fear of water mean people are less likely to access safe, guided experiences.
That is why Black Tri Tribe’s open water programme matters. Through social group sessions, qualified supervision, visible role models and a welcoming community, we help people build confidence gradually and safely. We reduce isolation, teach respect for natural water, and create pathways into health, wellbeing and lifesaving skills. Subsidising this work means preventing fear, reducing risk, and turning water into a space of empowerment rather than danger.
Walks and Hikes
Open water should be a place of freedom, confidence and connection — yet for many in our communities it is associated with fear, exclusion and tragedy. The deaths of "Hero Jimmy" Folajimi "Jimi" Olubunmi-Adewoley in 2021 London waters, and the heart breaking loss of Blessing Olusegun a young Black female student in Sussex 2022, are painful reminders that water safety cannot be assumed. Too many Black people grow up without the confidence, knowledge or support needed to navigate open water environments safely.
For many Black and ethnically diverse communities, barriers such as low swimming confidence, cultural exclusion, lack of representation and fear of water mean people are less likely to access safe, guided experiences.
That is why Black Tri Tribe’s open water programme matters. Through social group sessions, qualified supervision, visible role models and a welcoming community, we help people build confidence gradually and safely. We reduce isolation, teach respect for natural water, and create pathways into health, wellbeing and lifesaving skills. Subsidising this work means preventing fear, reducing risk, and turning water into a space of empowerment rather than danger.
Panel Discussion
Open water should be a place of freedom, confidence and connection — yet for many in our communities it is associated with fear, exclusion and tragedy. The deaths of "Hero Jimmy" Folajimi "Jimi" Olubunmi-Adewoley in 2021 London waters, and the heart breaking loss of Blessing Olusegun a young Black female student in Sussex 2022, are painful reminders that water safety cannot be assumed. Too many Black people grow up without the confidence, knowledge or support needed to navigate open water environments safely.
For many Black and ethnically diverse communities, barriers such as low swimming confidence, cultural exclusion, lack of representation and fear of water mean people are less likely to access safe, guided experiences.
That is why Black Tri Tribe’s open water programme matters. Through social group sessions, qualified supervision, visible role models and a welcoming community, we help people build confidence gradually and safely. We reduce isolation, teach respect for natural water, and create pathways into health, wellbeing and lifesaving skills. Subsidising this work means preventing fear, reducing risk, and turning water into a space of empowerment rather than danger.
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​Safe Spaces During School Breaks
Open water should be a place of freedom, confidence and connection — yet for many in our communities it is associated with fear, exclusion and tragedy. The deaths of "Hero Jimmy" Folajimi "Jimi" Olubunmi-Adewoley in 2021 London waters, and the heart breaking loss of Blessing Olusegun a young Black female student in Sussex 2022, are painful reminders that water safety cannot be assumed. Too many Black people grow up without the confidence, knowledge or support needed to navigate open water environments safely.
For many Black and ethnically diverse communities, barriers such as low swimming confidence, cultural exclusion, lack of representation and fear of water mean people are less likely to access safe, guided experiences.
That is why Black Tri Tribe’s open water programme matters. Through social group sessions, qualified supervision, visible role models and a welcoming community, we help people build confidence gradually and safely. We reduce isolation, teach respect for natural water, and create pathways into health, wellbeing and lifesaving skills. Subsidising this work means preventing fear, reducing risk, and turning water into a space of empowerment rather than danger.
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