Sian Rainsley claims first World Triathlon Cup win in Hong Kong, Team GB team-mate Max Stapley secures sixth
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Published 24/03/2024 at 20:11 GMT
It was a memorable day for Great Britain's Sian Rainsley as the 26-year-old secured her first World Triathlon Cup victory with a stunning performance in Hong Kong. Rainsley held off Katie Zaferes and Kirsten Kasper, crossing the line in under an hour. GB’s Olivia Mathias and Vicky Holland were seventh and 11th respectively. In the men's race, Max Stapley secured a sixth-placed finish in 53:55.
ian Rainsley of United Kingdom celebrates on the podium with her gold medal after winning the elite women race during the 2024 World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong.
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Great Britain’s Sian Rainsley held off the American duo of Katie Zaferes and Kirsten Kasper to claim her first World Triathlon Cup win.
Rainsley underlined her ability with an impressive showing in Hong Kong, crossing the line in under an hour.
The 26-year-old was nine seconds faster than 2019 world champion Zaferes, completing the sprint-distance race in 59 minutes and 44 seconds.
"I didn't race much last year - I was quite injured - so just being back on the start line was exciting," Rainsley told World Triathlon.
"I felt a bit more relaxed because I thought 'let's just blow off the cobwebs'.
"I've been training a lot with my partner Tom [Bishop], who just podiumed at a 70.3 in Australia this morning, so it's a good day for our household.
"I only just got on the front group, so was happy to make that, and on the last run lap, I just sprinted as hard as I could and it paid off today.”
After a gruelling 750m swim and 20km bike ride, Rainsley, Zaferes and Kasper made their attack during the run, with the Briton proving too strong with the decisive move.
Meanwhile, GB’s Olivia Mathias and Vicky Holland were seventh and 11th respectively, and Sophie Alden 19th.
In the men’s race, Briton Max Stapley secured a sixth-placed finish in 53:55, some 38 seconds behind race winner Alberto Gonzalez Garcia, of Spain.
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