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South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Rico Bogen wins men's T100 San Francisco in commanding style
The 24-year-old from Germany was forced to settle for third in last year's event, pipped to the finish line by Marten Van Riel and Kyle Smith in a thrilling sprint finish. Fast forward a year later, and it was quite the opposite for Bogen who produced a commanding solo victory, with Jelle Geens and Mika Noodt completing the podium. It marked a completely new top three from the season opener in Singapore just one month ago, with Geens returning to form after a DNF in Singapore. "It was quite emotional with some tears of joy in the end," Bogen said. "I had a really good day and Jelle wasn't closing with too much time. I knew my legs were okay and on the last lap, I knew I should have it. "My parents are so happy and it was good they could come out here and we can celebrate today." Bogen was in the middle of the pack coming out of the swim but was biding his time, slowly making his way up the field on the bike leg to take the lead with 30km to go and extend his gap leading into the run. He added: "On the bike we were in a big group but I found it quite easy and so on the third lap I decided to go. "My legs were great today and so with two and a half minutes lead, I didn't over pace the run at the beginning and just kept it rolling. "Last year was incredible but this time is was so good that I could hold the pace until the end." Firmly out in front, the German was unaware of the changes behind him, with wildcard Jamie Riddle in second before serving a 30 second penalty from T2 and slipping back to fourth. With Geens having cemented his place in second, it was still all to play for in third, with Riddle, Noodt, Smith and Van Riel all in with a chance on the run but it was ultimately Noodt who made his mark, shaking off challenges to take his first T100 podium of the season. "I think I need to be happy today and Rico was in a league of his own, I'm definitely satisfied with second," said Geens. "On the run it was very technical and on the way out we had a headwind and it so it was a bit like a fartlek run," added Noodt. "But I managed to do well and then on the final lap I managed to do a hard surge for 20 seconds to make the podium. "I feel like I haven't peaked yet in training but this sets me up well for the season and there is still room for improvement." Smith crossed for fourth place in his first T100 of the season whilst last year's San Francisco champion and reigning T100 champion Van Riel took fifth. The T100 Triathlon World Tour is a season-long schedule of World Championship level races competed over 100km (2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run), where the world's best triathletes go head-to-head in iconic locations. For more information visit
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Bogen hoping for a repeat podium finish in San Francisco
Rico Bogen is hoping to repeat his exploits from last year as he targets another podium finish at the PTO San Francisco T100 on Saturday. The 24-year-old claimed third in the event last year after a thrilling sprint finish which saw the top three separated by just four seconds. Belgian Marten van Riel took the victory with a time of 3:18.20 from New Zealand's Kyle Smith, who was a second further back. And after finishing 10th in the opening T100 event of the season in Singapore, Bogen is determined to challenge for top honours come the end of the race which takes place around the famous Escape from Alcatraz route. 'It would be cool to be back on the podium again,' he said. 'But you never know how the other athletes are, so I want to have a good race, give it my best and then I can see where I end up. 'If I give everything, and I don't make any mistakes and I come home fourth or fifth, then I would have to be happy with that. 'Then I'd need to improve for the next phase. But, for sure, it would be really cool to be on the podium. 'I think I'm in a better shape than Singapore. 'That was the first race of the season. I changed things with a new coach and a new bike, and it was about seeing how I would adapt to new situations. 'Hopefully I can have a good race here. I'm feeling well prepared. And although the conditions here are a lot colder, that is something I like.' The race last season was memorable for the German, who was the 2023 Ironman 70.3 world champion, as he proposed to his now wife Emily under the Golden Gate Bridge after finishing. The couple then got married at the end of last year in Leipzig and Bogen was delighted his proposal plan went smoothly. 'I planned it five weeks before, I've always thought about asking her if she wanted to marry me,' he added. 'I thought, we're going to San Francisco and there's the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a cool location to ask the question. 'In the end, it was a beautiful day with the sun, it was a perfect decision. And at the end of last year, we married. We are happy together.'
Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Bogen hoping for a repeat podium finish in San Francisco
Rico Bogen is hoping to repeat his exploits from last year as he targets another podium finish at the PTO San Francisco T100 on Saturday. The 24-year-old claimed third in the event last year after a thrilling sprint finish which saw the top three separated by just four seconds. Belgian Marten van Riel took the victory with a time of 3:18.20 from New Zealand's Kyle Smith, who was a second further back. And after finishing 10th in the opening T100 event of the season in Singapore, Bogen is determined to challenge for top honours come the end of the race which takes place around the famous Escape from Alcatraz route. 'It would be cool to be back on the podium again,' he said. 'But you never know how the other athletes are, so I want to have a good race, give it my best and then I can see where I end up. 'If I give everything, and I don't make any mistakes and I come home fourth or fifth, then I would have to be happy with that. 'Then I'd need to improve for the next phase. But, for sure, it would be really cool to be on the podium. 'I think I'm in a better shape than Singapore. 'That was the first race of the season. I changed things with a new coach and a new bike, and it was about seeing how I would adapt to new situations. 'Hopefully I can have a good race here. I'm feeling well prepared. And although the conditions here are a lot colder, that is something I like.' The race last season was memorable for the German, who was the 2023 Ironman 70.3 world champion, as he proposed to his now wife Emily under the Golden Gate Bridge after finishing. The couple then got married at the end of last year in Leipzig and Bogen was delighted his proposal plan went smoothly. 'I planned it five weeks before, I've always thought about asking her if she wanted to marry me,' he added. 'I thought, we're going to San Francisco and there's the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a cool location to ask the question. 'In the end, it was a beautiful day with the sun, it was a perfect decision. And at the end of last year, we married. We are happy together.'
