Gwen Jorgensen Crowned World Champion In Edmonton

American Gwen Jorgensen ran her way to her fifth WTS victory of the season and the world championship title in Edmonton.

Photo: Paul Phillips

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Photos: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image/@Compimagephoto

American Gwen Jorgensen ran her way to her fifth WTS victory of the season and the world championship title in Edmonton. Fellow American Sarah Groff finished fourth to earn the silver spot on the world championship podium. With the win, Jorgensen becomes the fourth American female to be named ITU world champion and the first since Sheila Taormina did it in 2004. Read the complete race recap.

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