Published May 18, 2016 06:11PM
Mario Mola Runs To Win In Yokohama
Spaniard Mario Mola was finally able to capture the gold medal in Japan.
Photos: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org
In a series of firsts, Spaniard Mario Mola was finally able to capture the gold medal in Japan at the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama. While the other two podium spots were earned by Mexico’s Crisanto Grajales and Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt, both of whom graced the WTS podium for the very first time. Their medals also meant that Mexico and Norway were represented on a World Triathlon Series podium for the first time in history. For the U.S., Joe Maloy and Ben Kanute clocked 11th- and 17th-place finishes, which were strong enough for them to be named them to the Olympic team. While Greg Billington didn’t finish, his standing was high enough with USA Triathlon’s own rankings that he, too, was named to their Olympic team.