Superstar TV presenter Clare Balding helped cheer on a record 2,200 participants of all ages and disabilities at the Superhero tri event at Dorney Lake.

The Tri is part of the Superhero Series - the UK’s only mass-participation sports series dedicated to the nation’s 13.3m people with disabilities.

Celebrities who came along to Eton College's Olympic rowing venue in Court Lane, Dorney included Paralympians Jonnie Peacock, Menna Fitzpatrick and her guide, Jennifer Kehoe, Alfie Hewett and Sophie Christiansen, plus DJ and journalist Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Invictus Games’ JJ Chalmers.

Clare Balding really had her work cut out as she combined cheering on the competitors with presenting a 60 minute programme, which will be broadcast on Channel 4 this Saturday

This year's event was sponsored by Marvel comics as part of Marvel and Disney UK's Healthy Living in initiative, which uses the power of popular characters to inspire children and families to be more active.

The Superhero Series is founded and run by Paralympian Sophia Warner, who has been involved in disability sport for more than 25 years. Speaking of her reasons for launching the series, Sophia says: “I know first-hand what a hugely positive impact sport can have on a person’s life. I believe everyone should have the chance to enjoy momentous and often life-changing sporting events. That’s why when I retired from professional sport, I created the Superhero Series – sporting events designed especially for people with disabilities.

“I’m thrilled to have had Marvel on board as our headline sponsor for the Superhero Tri – having the support of such an iconic brand elevates the profile and importance of disability sport for the masses to a whole new level. I know the participants were inspired to dig even deeper and find their inner super power by the amazing story-telling and Marvel touches throughout the event.”

With a huge emphasis on fun, Superhero Tri participants and their ‘sidekicks’ were encouraged to come along dressed as their favourite Superhero, resulting in a colourful array of fantastic costumes on the course throughout the day.