American Women Sweep WTS London

The U.S. swept the podium for the second time this season at today’s World Triathlon Series London race with top performer Gwen Jorgensen taking home her 10th consecutive title ahead of compatriots Katie Zaferes and Sarah True.

Read the recap from Triathlon.org below:

The USA sweep marked the second time this season that these three women have dominated the WTS podium—first time being the Gold Coast in April – making USA Triathlon the first National Federation to sweep the podium twice in one season.

Proving that she can tackle all three disciplines with ease, Jorgensen showcased a consistent performance in the swim and bike that positioned her among the leaders. Heading into the run, her signature breakaway move was executed halfway through the first lap that carried her well into the finish line to tally yet another first-place honor.

London allowed for some chilly-weather conditions that added wetsuits to the uniform. Despite nearly missing the final buoy on the one-lap swim, Carolina Routier (ESP) was the first athlete out of the water followed closely by all of the top US women including Zaferes, True and Jorgensen.

The group, along with Margit Vanek (HUN), Sophie Coldwell (GBR) and veteran Ainhoa Murua(ESP), managed to break away early on the first lap of the bike to earn a half minute gap over the chase that included nearly 30 women.

Although the chase contained talented cyclists like Andrea Hewitt (NZL) and Barbara Riveros (CHI), the large train of women couldn’t manage to chip away at the 30-second deficit. While Great Britain’s Vicky Hollandhammered away in the chase, teammate Non Stanford, who won the World Championship title on this course two years ago, slipped into the second chase and couldn’t recover in time for a repeat podium performance.

Immediately after the second transition, the three US women capitalized on the short two-lap sprint to gain a steady lead that remained until the end. While Jorgensen pushed ahead to secure the gold, Zaferes and True ran side-by-side in a battle for who would take the next medal. Ultimately it was Zaferes who was able to push a tiny bit more energy in the end to take the second-podium position.

Closing a once substantial gap, Holland and Aileen Reed (IRL) threw out a phenomenal run and were able to finish at fourth and fifth respectably.

2015 ITU World Triathlon London
May 31, 2015 – London, England, Great Britain
750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Women
1. Gwen Jorgensen USA 55:45
2. Katie Zaferes USA 56:06
3. Sarah True USA 56:07
4. Aileen Reid IRL 56:25
5. Vicky Holland GBR 56:28
6. Andrea Hewitt NZL 56:31
7. Barbara Riveros CHI 56:32
8. Paula Findlay CAN 56:32
9. Amelie Kretz CAN 56:33
10. Sophia Saller GER 56:33