The 750m swim started well for the two Brownlees, following in on the feet of swim specialists Henri Schoeman (RSA) and Richard Varga (SVK), who set the pace and hauled the two brothers into T2 in fifth and sixth.

But on leading out of transition, shouts went up to Jonny Brownlee that he had a rear puncture. As he pulled off to the mechanics’ stand just out of T1, older brother Alistair shot through to take his place within the chase pack of 17 and pulled ahead of the second group, which contained his biggest rivals for today’s crown, last year’s one-two Mario Mola (ESP) and Richard Murray (RSA). (Reigning series leader Javier Gomez sitting out of London.)

The rest of the four-lap 20km bike lap was simply a case of head down, power on for the two Brownlees; Alistair to extend his lead, Jonny to reduce it. The gap after three laps was 1:28mins from front pack to Jonny’s crew of five.

Out of T2, Ali Brownlee took to the front for the 5km run, alongside NZ’s Tony Dodds, France’s Vincent Luis, Australia’s Bailie and Alarza of Spain.

The chase group entered T2 40secs down, but Mola had a shocking T2, struggling to get his run shoes on. As he set off, Jonny Brownlee could be seen just entering transition.

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2km in and Alistair made his move, pulling out a 5sec lead ahead of Luis and Spain’s Fernando Alarza.

After the second of two laps, Murray was less than 40secs down, Mola 49secs.

So confident was Alistair that he soaked up the crowd several metres from the finish line, crossing the line with a smile bigger than we saw at the Olympics, Yorkshire flag in hand.

Alarza ran in for second, Luis second, Murray fifth, Mola in 14th.  Jonny Brownlee came in 42nd.

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Image: Ross Grieve/DGT

He spoke to us at the finish line about how his race went, and why it was missing a certain señor Gomez…

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There was plenty of jostling in the swim and the field spread out quickly. Carolina Routier (ESP) led out of the water, emerging after a shade over 9 mins. Sophie Coldwell was the first Brit into T2, leaving experienced WTS racers Non Stanford and Vicky Holland trailing. As testament to the hectic swim, a number of athletes including Jorgensen lost their timing chips

It was a blistering start to Coldwell’s WTS debut, as she made it into the top group of eight on the bike. Gwen Jorgenson was also in there along with fellow Americans Sarah True and Katie Zaferes, increasing the chances of a 1-2-3 for the USA early on.

Stanford’s hopes of catching up were all but over after lap 1 of the bike, as the gap to the top group continued to grow.

The top pack of 7 held on all the way to the end of the bike leg, with Margrit Venek (HUN) and Gillian Blackhouse (AUS) joining Routier, Jorgensen, Zaferes, True and the inspired Sophie Coldwell.

Coldwell had a perfect T2 and led out onto the run, but the Americans quickly took over and Jorgenson, True and Zaferes formed a top three in the first kilometre.

As Cauldwell faded Vicky Holland gritted her teeth and quickly moved past, going into the top four after 2km.

At the front Jorgensen also made her move around 2km in, establishing a strong lead that continued to grow through the halfway point – it then became a case of the margin of Jorgensen’s victory rather than who was going to win.

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Jorgensen crossed the finish line in 55:45, with Zaferes winning the battle for 2nd over True and finishing 21 secs later. Aileen Reid (IRL) continued her strong season with a 4th place finish, overtaking Holland in the closing stages of the run.

It was a true day of dominance for team USA, who now occupy all three places on the podium in the overall standings.

Image: Ross Grieve/DGT

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British pro triathlete Will Clarke has already nominated Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, while his Uplace-BMC teammate Liz Blatchford has nominated pro cyclist Cadel Evans and former pro cyclist Robbie McEwan.

#Tri2Cure is launched! All Triathletes can nominate 3 ppl. I nominate @mcewenrobbie @CadelOfficial @jacko_a_elliott pic.twitter.com/vEpNuEbg4z

— Liz Blatchford (@Liz_Blatchford) June 2, 2015

Tri2Cure’s backers say they have four aims with the project: introduce triathlon to the general public, encourage people to adopt a healthier lifestyle; invite them to take their first steps in triathlon, and create awareness for the Anticancer Fund. 

There are however a few rules…

– All triathletes (no matter distance nor level) have the right to nominate three non-triathletes for the challenge;
– If you are challenged, you have to practise the three sports within two weeks;
– The minimum distances are: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run (a sprint triathlon). It’s not a competition, you do the distances according to your own abilities.
– You prove it by sharing photos of you on your social media.
– If not, you donate an amount to the the Anticancer Fund
– If you have completed the challenge, or if you have donated, you may nominate three other people.

More info can be found on their new Facebook page and Twitter account.

.@Liz_Blatchford @CadelOfficial @jacko_a_elliott ok you’re on, hope my back gets better quick so I can run #Tri2Cure #750m/20k/5k

— Robbie McEwen (@mcewenrobbie) June 2, 2015

(Main image: Colin)

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>>> Hawkins and Faux win Outlaw Half 2014

Karl Alexander completed the 1900m swim, 90km bike ride and 21.1km run in 4:15:19 to win by less than two minutes. Suzie Richards convincingly won the women’s event despite it being her first attempt at a middle distance triathlon.

Alexander, who is based in High Wycombe, finished third last year, but leapfrogged his rivals, Ian Turner and Paul Hawkins, to win the race this year.

He said: “Today was very tough. The head wind in places was brutal which meant you were working really hard. But it’s a great atmosphere here.

“Even on a day like today when the weather wasn’t great, people’s spirits were high and you just have to look around the lake to see that everyone is still up for it and enjoying it.” He added that he will definitely be back for the iron-distance Outlaw in July, and the half again next year. 

Defending winner and course record holder Paul Hawkins was the early leader, but was disappointed to have to withdraw after the first lap of the run. He will also be back for the Outlaw Triathlon on 26 July.

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Women’s race

The women’s event was dominated by Leeds-based Suzie Richards. She said: “Stepping up the distance was hard and completely different. I had to keep a lid on it at the start and on the bike because compared to the short races you feel like you’re going really slow, when really you’ve got a long way to go.”

Suzie Richards takes a convincing win at the Outlaw Half 2015

Richards’ winning margin was fifteen minutes over Elaine Garvican. Olympic silver medal winning Modern Pentathlete Heather Fell finished fourth in her first ever triathlon, posting a strong finishing time of 5:13:55.

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“I’m surprised with my time, particularly when I was on the bike,” said Fell afterwards. “I’d like to try to get under five hours on another half, but the full would just be another ball game!

I did it! Finished/survived my 1st ever #triathlon @OutlawTriathlon 70.3 still smiling despite the gross weather☔️

In the women’s Columbia Threadneedle Rankings, Gwen Jorgensen has built up 4000pts thanks to five wins in five races this season, her latest win being London just a few days ago.

Her nearest rivals are fellow American Katie Zaferes (3645pts) and New Zealand’s Andrea Hewitt (2910pts), while fast-rising US athlete Sarah True is fourth with 2632pts. In fact, the Stars and Stripes have now earned 12 of the 18 women’s medals awarded in WTS races so far this season.

Jorgensen isn’t expected to race at the next three WTS races in Hamburg, Stockholm or Edmonton, instead saving her strength for the final in Chicago this September. This means Zaferes could win the series if she were to win the Grand Final and Jorgensen finishes outside the top five.

The only Brit in the top-10 is Vicky Holland (1386pts), whose efforts earned her a win in Cape Town. Other Brits include 2013 world champ Non Stanford in 38th place with 567pts, Helen Jenkins in 43rd with 501pts, super swimmer Lucy Hall in 48th with 409pts, WTS debutante Emma Pallant in 49th with 397pts, and last year’s title contender Jodie Stimpson in 49th (230pts).

Special mention should go to Sophie Coldwell, who had a day to remember at her WTS initiation in London last weekend: she put in a strong swim and cycle to be among the lead group of seven going into T2, then blew through transition so fast she led all athletes onto the run, eventually finishing 27th. The final British lady is Jessica Learmonth, who’s in 81st position with 83pts.

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1st – Gwen Jorgensen (USA) 4000
2nd – Katie Zaferes (USA) 3645
3rd – Andrea Hewitt (NZL) 2910
4th – Sarah True (USA) 2632
5th – Barbara Riveros (CHI) 2100
6th – Aileen Reid (IRL) 2078
7th – Emma Moffat (AUS) 1710
8th – Vendula Frintova (CZE) 1414
9th – Lindsey Jerdonek (USA) 1387
10th – Vicky Holland (GBR) 1386 

Biggest rankings mover: Katrien Verstuyft (BEL) – from 81st to 56th (265 points)
Highest new entry to rankings: Sophie Corbridge (NZL) – 51st (367 points)

Men’s standings

After his antics in London last weekend, Alistair Brownlee now has 2340pts and sits in fifth place – despite only having raced three times so far this season. Younger brother Jonny is in seventh place with 2186pts, thanks to his two wins (Gold Coast and Auckland) in four races so far. Jonny also took fifth in season opener Abu Dhabi, while a puncture in London meant he finished a disappointing 42nd.

Series leader to date is 2014 champ Javier Gomez (ESP) who has amassed 3507pts from five races – though has only won one of them (Yokohama), an unusually low strike rate by his standards. Spain’s Mario Mola (2979pts) and Fernando Alarza (2961pts) round out the top three. South Africa’s Richard Murray is also enjoying a strong season, sitting in fourth with 2340pts thanks to three top-five finishes (Gold Coast, Cape Town and London).

Other Brits include Adam Bowden in 20th position with 865pts, Mark Buckingham in 26th with 710pts, Gordon Benson in 47th with 374pts, Tom Bishop (who fought valiantly in London to tow Jonny Brownlee back into contention after his puncture) in 53rd place with 314pts, and Grant Sheldon in 98th position with 45pts.

1st – Javier Gomez Noya (ESP) 3507
2nd – Mario Mola (ESP) 2979
3rd – Fernando Alarza (ESP) 2961
4th – Richard Murray (RSA) 2490
5th – Alistair Brownlee (GBR) 2340
6th – Ryan Bailie (AUS) 2305
7th – Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) 2186
8th – Vincent Luis (FRA) 2110
9th – Crisanto Grajales (MEX) 2015
10th – Sven Riederer (SUI) 1750

Biggest rankings mover: Dorian Coninx (FRA) – from 57th to 25th (739 points)
Highest new entry to rankings: Ryan Fisher (AUS) – 73rd (133 points)

The next stop on the World Triathlon Series is Hamburg, Germany on July 18th over the sprint distance, where Jodie Stimpson is expected to make her long-awaited return to the WTS circuit after injury. The full WTS calendar can be found here.

The full Columbia Threadneedle Rankings can be accessed here. 

(Images: Ross Grieve / Dirty Green Trainers)

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6x Ironman world champ Dave Scott will be visiting the UK next week on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th June 2015 and here at 220 Triathlon we have a limited number of places in the sessions below, arranged thanks to HUUB and Royles with Total Fitness.

Demand will be high, so if you are interested email [email protected] with your name, contact details and a list of the events you are interested in. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and are free of charge.

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Session 1: Dave Scott, The Legend
Thursday 11th June, 8pm-10:30pm
The Great Northern, Station Road, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9FB
Every wondered how Dave Scott got started as a triathlete? Or what it really took to achive those six Ironman world titles? This your chance to find out… HUUB and 220 Triathlon will be hosting an informal evening with the triathlon legend as he talks you through his career as an athlete and a coach, with time to chat and ask him your questions over drinks afterwards!

Session 2: Swim Coaching with Dave Scott
Friday 12th June, 11am-12:30pm
Royles at Total Fitness, Wilmslow Way, Wilmslow SK9 3PE
Hone your swim technique in a coached session with Dave Scott at one of the UK’s premier fitness complexes. Hosted by Royles, one of the UK’s leading multisport retailers, we’ll have lanes available for a limited number of 220 readers to have group tuition from Dave in which he’ll help you work on your technique and answer questions on all things open-water related, from how to draft effectively to how to adapt your stroke for the rigours of Ironman. Bring your swim kit!

Session 3: Strength and Conditioning for Tri, with Dave Scott
Friday 12th June, 2pm-4pm
Royles at Total Fitness, Wilmslow Way, Wilmslow SK9 3PE
Do you make the best of your time in the gym, or are you guilty of focussing on swim, bike and run and not gaining the performance benefits of regular strength and conditioning? One of the first athletes to truly understand the link between regular, targeted gym work and endurance racing, here Dave Scott shares his years of experience and takes you through the session he would recommend to triathletes. You’ll need to bring gym kit and trainers.

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Session 4: Dave Scott, The Legend
Friday 12th June, 6:30-8:30pm
Royles at Total Fitness, Wilmslow Way, Wilmslow SK9 3PE
For those who missed out the previous evening, or weren’t able to make it to Derby, this is a second chance to hear Dave talk about his career as one of the world’s finest triathletes and coaches. Again, there’ll be time afterwards to ask Dave your questions about Ironman, how he trained to be the best in the world and what age-group athletes can learn from his advice.

>>> Olympians dominate Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2014

This year, 2,000 participants will embark on a 2.4km open-water swim from the infamous penitentiary of Alcatraz Island to the shoreline of Marina Green followed by a 29km hilly bike ride through the Presidio, finishing with a 12.8km trail run out to Baker Beach and up the infamous Sand Ladder.

“This race is near and dear to my heart and I am really excited to return and compete this year,” said USAT Hall of Famer and 1989 Escape from Alcatraz Champion Scott Tinley. “The 35-year history of this gritty, fun course is fascinating. I remember when it originally included a bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge to Mill Valley and a Double Dipsea trail run. It was amazing then and still is today.”

Pro athlete line-up
Men

Josh Amberger (AUS)
Kevin Collington (USA)
Cameron Dye (USA)
Ben Hoffman (USA)
Andy Potts (USA)
Matt Reed (USA)
Drew Scott (USA)
Scott Tinley (USA)

Women

Mirinda Carfrae (AUS)
Leanda Cave (GBR)
Ashleigh Gentle (AUS)
Lauren Goss (USA)

Key info

Live streaming coverage will be available on EscapeFromAlcatrazTriathlon.com, and will include expert commentary and insight from nine locations along the race course, along with new tracking technology and live camera angles that allow fans the ability to see exactly where their favourite pros are during all three legs of the event.

The race will take place on Sunday 7 June at 7:30am local time (3.30pm UK time) – for more info head to www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com or follow the Twitter hashtag #escapealcatraztri.

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