The European men’s squad’s dominant performance overcame a deficit from the women’s results.
by Tim Carlson, August 28, 2021
Thirty-two triathletes representing U.S., Europe and Internationals to battle in Ryder Cup format in Slovakia.
Cameron Wurf’s 4:02:19 bike split overcame Lionel Sanders’ 2:43:50 marathon for a 3:18 margin of victory.
Mirinda Carfrae takes second in her return to racing from the birth of her second child.
Taylor Knibb crushes bike, dominates Edmonton Grand Final.
Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway emerged from a tightly packed group to take the Grand Final victory and with it, the World Championship.
Flora Duffy is the heavy women’s favorite. Kristian Blummenfelt should duel it out with Alex Yee for the men’s title.
Super Swede wins the IM European Championship with a closing 2:39:40 run.
Ben Kanute earned his 4th win, Emma Pallant-Browne edged fellow Brit Holly Lawrence by 44 seconds.
Philipp won it on the run with a 2:52:45 marathon and a 20:57 margin of victory over Imogen Simmonds.
Flora Duffy wins Montreal Super Sprint, vaults to top of World standings; French men sweep podium.
The title says Super Sprint, but in reality competitors face an endurance challenge at five times the length.
Known to few, Timothy O’Donnell suffered a near fatal heart attack on March 12 during Challenge Miami.
