German triathlon relay team wins World Cup bronze in Hamburg!

German triathlon relay team wins World Cup bronze in Hamburg!

The long hours of training and careful preparation were worth it: the German mixed relay team achieved a respectable result at the triathlon in Hamburg and secured the bronze medal. Despite missing out on their third consecutive World Cup title, the team was happy with their performance. Australia took victory, followed by France, with the German relay team finishing the race just seven seconds behind the winners ndr.de reported.

Optimal preparations

The competition covered a challenging course of 300 meters of swimming, followed by 7 kilometers of cycling and 1.75 kilometers of running. The relay consisted of Lisa Tertsch, Lasse Nygaard Priest, Tanja Neubert and Henry Graf, who all gave their best. Tertsch started the race strongly and handed over to Priest in third place. He and five other athletes were then able to pull away from the rest of the field on the bike course. However, the pursuers caught up before the race, so that ultimately 15 athletes took to the track at the same time.

A thrilling finish

Priest increased the pace and sent Neubert, who was overtaken by Cassandre Beaugrand from France towards the last lap. Neubert handed over to Henry Graf, who finished fifth in the German team and was part of a leading group. Graf was able to hold his position in the final 1,750 meters while Matthew Hauser, who had previously won the individual race, led Australia to the gold medal.

International competition

The event in Hamburg is part of a global triathlon evolution that is becoming increasingly transparent through data and statistics. The newly launched statistics site of the Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO) brings together information on more than 1,000 triathlon races, 6,000 professional athletes and 450,000 finishes. This includes both the big events such as Ironman and Challenge races, as well as competitions outside of the big organizers, such as tri-mag.de explained.

Medal table at the Cross Country World Championships

In addition to the impressive result of the German mixed relay in Hamburg, there were also exciting competitions at the 2023 World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst. There, Kenya won the gold medal in the mixed relay, while Australia secured the bronze medal runup.eu reported. With 15 participating nations, this was a record and clear evidence that the sport is gaining more and more fans worldwide.

In conclusion, the triathlon in Hamburg not only highlighted the athletes' achievements, but also underlined the increasing popularity of the sport internationally. The German mixed relay athletes can be proud of their medal as they prepare for future competitions.