Hauser wins again at the triathlon in Hamburg – Graf comes fifth with a fall!

Hauser wins again at the triathlon in Hamburg – Graf comes fifth with a fall!

An exciting weekend for triathlon fans in Hamburg! The fourth race of the popular World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) took place on July 12, 2025, and the excitement of the competition was outstanding. Numerous athletes from all over the world took part. The Australian Matthew Hauser, who successfully defended his title and crossed the finish line in a time of 50:07 minutes, caused a particular stir. Despite his excellent performance, Hauser was four seconds slower than last year. The Portuguese athlete Vasco Vilaca put in a similarly strong performance, taking second place with a time of 50:14 minutes. The Italian Alessio Crociani took third place with 50:36 minutes, followed by Miguel Hidalgo from Brazil, who finished just a second later.

For Germany's hopes, Henry Graf from Darmstadt was the star of the race. Despite a fall in a hairpin bend, Graf fought his way to a respectable fifth place with 50:47 minutes. The crash happened while he was in the leading group and, according to him, was a “shock” that cost him valuable time. Despite this setback, the athlete was satisfied with his result and is already excited for the next competition, which will be held as a mixed relay on Sunday. The program includes 300 meters of swimming, 7 kilometers of cycling and 1.75 kilometers of running.

A major event for Hamburg

The triathlon weekend attracted around 8,500 participants, including numerous athletes in the open races. An impressive number that underlines the importance of this event. The competition is one of the most important triathlon events in the world. In addition, the Mixed Relay World Championship will be held on July 13, 2025. The German team, which has won several gold medals and an Olympic victory in recent years, goes into the race with high expectations.

The police warned of short-term road closures in Hamburg in order to ensure that this major event runs smoothly. Sports enthusiasts in the Hanseatic city can look forward to an exciting weekend. The triathlon in Hamburg also gave new impetus to swimming training. Interest in triathlon as a school sport is increasing and the Kids Triathlon is an integral part of the SUZUKI World Triathlon Hamburg.

A look at the athletes' faces

• 1. Matthew Hauser (Australien): 50:07 Minuten
• 2. Vasco Vilaca (Portugal): 50:14 Minuten
• 3. Alessio Crociani (Italien): 50:36 Minuten
• 4. Miguel Hidalgo (Brasilien): 50:37 Minuten
• 5. Henry Graf (Darmstadt, Deutschland): 50:47 Minuten
• 24. Lasse Nygaard Priester (Deutschland): 51:51 Minuten
• 28. Eric Diener (Deutschland): 51:57 Minuten
• 40. Valentin Wernz (Deutschland): 53:01 Minuten
• 44. Lasse Lührs (Deutschland, Mixed-Relay-Olympiasieger): 54:00 Minuten

Overall, it can be said that the triathlon weekend in Hamburg was a great success not only in terms of sport, but also as an event. The athletes are bringing a breath of fresh air into the city and the anticipation for the upcoming competitions is already palpable. For more information and updates about the triathlon events in Hamburg, visit NDR, tri-mag and Hamburg Triathlon.