France's Gehri, Russia's Isakova win HK triathlon leg
France’s Nils Serre Gehri produced a dramatic late surge to win the men’s individual title at the World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong on Saturday, while Russia’s Diana Isakova continued her strong run of form by claiming the women’s race. Gehri, who won the U23 title in Pontevedra, Spain, in September, clocked 50 minutes and 14 seconds. He overtook Australia’s Callum McClusky right at the finish line…
In the triathlon event at the World Triathlon Cup in Hong Kong on Saturday, France's Nils Serre Gehri secured the men's individual title with a stunning late surge. The 24-kilometre race commenced with a 750-metre swim followed by an 18.5-kilometre bike leg and a concluding five-kilometre run. Gehri completed the course in 50 minutes and 14 seconds, overtaking Australia's Callum McClusky at the finish line to claim victory.
Spain's David Castro Fajardo secured the third place. Hong Kong's Nicholas Tsang rounded out the podium in 54 minutes and 44 seconds.
The women's race, dominated by Russia's Diana Isakova, saw the competitor arrive in Hong Kong right after a World Cup win in Rome, claiming her second consecutive win. Isakova finished the course in 55 minutes and 39 seconds, followed by Luxembourg's Jeanne Lehair and Huang Anqi from China's national team. Hong Kong's Hilda Choi came in 37th while Cade Wright and Bailee Brown placed 39th and 50th respectively. The mixed team relay event is expected to take place on Sunday.
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