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18-05-2025
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Hauser sprints to triathlon victory, leads world series
Australia's Matt Hauser has won a sprint finish to secure his first World Triathlon Championship Series win of the season in Japan and go to the top of the standings. Hauser held off Portugal's Vasco Vilaca in a thrilling race on Saturday, making him the man to catch after two of the eight races which culminate with the Championship Finals on home soil in Wollongong this October. The result adds to a strong start to Hauser's 2025 season, following his silver at the opener in Abu Dhabi, where he was edged out in a sprint showdown by Kiwi star Hayden Wilde - who has subsequently suffered multiple broken bones in a bike crash. "I couldn't settle for third, second, or anything less than first until I'd given everything to the line," said 27-year-old Hauser after his win. "I tried to produce a bit of that Aussie spirit today and it got me home first, which I'm super glad about. "Wollongong World Championships this year – it's the year of the Aussies. Hopefully we can go back and put on a show for you all. "It should be a great year ahead. It's my first Olympic distance World Triathlon Championship Series win so I'm really proud of that." The Queenslander was at his trademark best in the water, emerging second from the 750m swim and he was among the leaders coming off the rain-slick bike course. Hauser, Vilaca and Brazil's Miguel Hidalgo broke clear and were left to slug it out for the medals over the final 2.5kms of the 10km run leg. With 1km to go, Vilaca surged and Hidalgo was unable to respond, but Hauser dug deep before launching his own move and pulling clear down the blue carpet. "I learned a few lessons in Abu Dhabi, not to go to early and burn my matches," Hauser said. Hauser's heroics capped off a strong day for the Australians in both the elite and para triathlon events. Luke Willian opened his season with a solid showing, finishing 12th, while Ellie Hoitink was 34th in the women's race, won by Jeanna Lehair (LUX). Earlier in the day, Lauren Parker (PTWC) and Anu Francis (PTS2) both claimed gold medals in the World Triathlon Para Series, making it back-to-back wins to start their seasons. Jack Howell (PTS4) secured a hard-fought silver medal, just edged out in a dramatic sprint finish by Martin Schulz (GER), while Maggie Sandles (PTVI) with guide Lauren Sprague, and Grace Brimelow (PTS5) bagged bronze medals. Australia's Matt Hauser has won a sprint finish to secure his first World Triathlon Championship Series win of the season in Japan and go to the top of the standings. Hauser held off Portugal's Vasco Vilaca in a thrilling race on Saturday, making him the man to catch after two of the eight races which culminate with the Championship Finals on home soil in Wollongong this October. The result adds to a strong start to Hauser's 2025 season, following his silver at the opener in Abu Dhabi, where he was edged out in a sprint showdown by Kiwi star Hayden Wilde - who has subsequently suffered multiple broken bones in a bike crash. "I couldn't settle for third, second, or anything less than first until I'd given everything to the line," said 27-year-old Hauser after his win. "I tried to produce a bit of that Aussie spirit today and it got me home first, which I'm super glad about. "Wollongong World Championships this year – it's the year of the Aussies. Hopefully we can go back and put on a show for you all. "It should be a great year ahead. It's my first Olympic distance World Triathlon Championship Series win so I'm really proud of that." The Queenslander was at his trademark best in the water, emerging second from the 750m swim and he was among the leaders coming off the rain-slick bike course. Hauser, Vilaca and Brazil's Miguel Hidalgo broke clear and were left to slug it out for the medals over the final 2.5kms of the 10km run leg. With 1km to go, Vilaca surged and Hidalgo was unable to respond, but Hauser dug deep before launching his own move and pulling clear down the blue carpet. "I learned a few lessons in Abu Dhabi, not to go to early and burn my matches," Hauser said. Hauser's heroics capped off a strong day for the Australians in both the elite and para triathlon events. Luke Willian opened his season with a solid showing, finishing 12th, while Ellie Hoitink was 34th in the women's race, won by Jeanna Lehair (LUX). Earlier in the day, Lauren Parker (PTWC) and Anu Francis (PTS2) both claimed gold medals in the World Triathlon Para Series, making it back-to-back wins to start their seasons. Jack Howell (PTS4) secured a hard-fought silver medal, just edged out in a dramatic sprint finish by Martin Schulz (GER), while Maggie Sandles (PTVI) with guide Lauren Sprague, and Grace Brimelow (PTS5) bagged bronze medals. Australia's Matt Hauser has won a sprint finish to secure his first World Triathlon Championship Series win of the season in Japan and go to the top of the standings. Hauser held off Portugal's Vasco Vilaca in a thrilling race on Saturday, making him the man to catch after two of the eight races which culminate with the Championship Finals on home soil in Wollongong this October. The result adds to a strong start to Hauser's 2025 season, following his silver at the opener in Abu Dhabi, where he was edged out in a sprint showdown by Kiwi star Hayden Wilde - who has subsequently suffered multiple broken bones in a bike crash. "I couldn't settle for third, second, or anything less than first until I'd given everything to the line," said 27-year-old Hauser after his win. "I tried to produce a bit of that Aussie spirit today and it got me home first, which I'm super glad about. "Wollongong World Championships this year – it's the year of the Aussies. Hopefully we can go back and put on a show for you all. "It should be a great year ahead. It's my first Olympic distance World Triathlon Championship Series win so I'm really proud of that." The Queenslander was at his trademark best in the water, emerging second from the 750m swim and he was among the leaders coming off the rain-slick bike course. Hauser, Vilaca and Brazil's Miguel Hidalgo broke clear and were left to slug it out for the medals over the final 2.5kms of the 10km run leg. With 1km to go, Vilaca surged and Hidalgo was unable to respond, but Hauser dug deep before launching his own move and pulling clear down the blue carpet. "I learned a few lessons in Abu Dhabi, not to go to early and burn my matches," Hauser said. Hauser's heroics capped off a strong day for the Australians in both the elite and para triathlon events. Luke Willian opened his season with a solid showing, finishing 12th, while Ellie Hoitink was 34th in the women's race, won by Jeanna Lehair (LUX). Earlier in the day, Lauren Parker (PTWC) and Anu Francis (PTS2) both claimed gold medals in the World Triathlon Para Series, making it back-to-back wins to start their seasons. Jack Howell (PTS4) secured a hard-fought silver medal, just edged out in a dramatic sprint finish by Martin Schulz (GER), while Maggie Sandles (PTVI) with guide Lauren Sprague, and Grace Brimelow (PTS5) bagged bronze medals.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hauser sprints to triathlon victory, leads world series
Australia's Matt Hauser has won a sprint finish to secure his first World Triathlon Championship Series win of the season in Japan and go to the top of the standings. Hauser held off Portugal's Vasco Vilaca in a thrilling race on Saturday, making him the man to catch after two of the eight races which culminate with the Championship Finals on home soil in Wollongong this October. The result adds to a strong start to Hauser's 2025 season, following his silver at the opener in Abu Dhabi, where he was edged out in a sprint showdown by Kiwi star Hayden Wilde - who has subsequently suffered multiple broken bones in a bike crash. After silver in Yokohama 12 months ago and again in the 2025 season opener in Abu Dhabi, Australia's 🇦🇺 Matt Hauser was back on top of a Series podium in grand style on Saturday, holding off Portugal's Vasco Vilaça and Miguel Hidalgo of Brazil in a storming finish to a… — World Triathlon (@worldtriathlon) May 17, 2025 "I couldn't settle for third, second, or anything less than first until I'd given everything to the line," said 27-year-old Hauser after his win. "I tried to produce a bit of that Aussie spirit today and it got me home first, which I'm super glad about. "Wollongong World Championships this year – it's the year of the Aussies. Hopefully we can go back and put on a show for you all. "It should be a great year ahead. It's my first Olympic distance World Triathlon Championship Series win so I'm really proud of that." MATTHEW HAUSER TAKES THE TAPE IN YOKOHAMA! 🥇🇯🇵The Aussie comes out on top at #WTCSYokohama after a commanding performance 🫡#Triathlon #TheFutureIsNow #BeYourExtraordinary — World Triathlon (@worldtriathlon) May 17, 2025 The Queenslander was at his trademark best in the water, emerging second from the 750m swim and he was among the leaders coming off the rain-slick bike course. Hauser, Vilaca and Brazil's Miguel Hidalgo broke clear and were left to slug it out for the medals over the final 2.5kms of the 10km run leg. With 1km to go, Vilaca surged and Hidalgo was unable to respond, but Hauser dug deep before launching his own move and pulling clear down the blue carpet. "I learned a few lessons in Abu Dhabi, not to go to early and burn my matches," Hauser said. Hauser's heroics capped off a strong day for the Australians in both the elite and para triathlon events. Luke Willian opened his season with a solid showing, finishing 12th, while Ellie Hoitink was 34th in the women's race, won by Jeanna Lehair (LUX). The golden girl 🥇@_laurenparker_ takes the win in the PTWC category 🙌#WTPSYokohama #Paratriathlon — World Triathlon (@worldtriathlon) May 16, 2025 Earlier in the day, Lauren Parker (PTWC) and Anu Francis (PTS2) both claimed gold medals in the World Triathlon Para Series, making it back-to-back wins to start their seasons. Jack Howell (PTS4) secured a hard-fought silver medal, just edged out in a dramatic sprint finish by Martin Schulz (GER), while Maggie Sandles (PTVI) with guide Lauren Sprague, and Grace Brimelow (PTS5) bagged bronze medals.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
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Hauser expects fireworks in long-course triathlon debut
Matt Hauser is keen to scratch the long-course itch and is expecting fireworks when the Australian Olympics triathlon star competes in Geelong. Hauser will make his long-course debut on Sunday at the 70.3, or half-ironman distance race, which is also the opening race of the season-long Ironman Pro series. He starred last year at the Paris Olympics with seventh place, the best result by an Australian in the men's individual race since 2004. Now Hauser will join Tokyo Olympics teammates Jake Birtwhistle and Aaron Royle in a stacked field in Geelong. Geelong is a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km half-marathon run. Hauser is the latest Olympic triathlete to step up the year after the Games, which is raced over the 1.5/40/10 format. "It's an itch I want to scratch and in an explorative year post-Olympics," Hauser said. "I can't wait to see how I fare over the middle distance and test my body before a big season ahead." The men's field is headlined by Belgian ace Jelle Geens, who will race for the first time since winning the Ironman 70.3 world title in December in New Zealand. The "70.3" denotes the total half-ironman race distance in miles. "I'm expecting some fireworks,'' Hauser said. "It's the first race of the season, let alone the Ironman Pro series, so expect some guys going out there to make some statements early. "Having an opportunity to race the world champ Jelle in my debut Ironman 70.3 race is an exciting challenge." New Zealander Sam Osborne will defend his Geelong title, while the women's field is similarly strong. Previous winners Grace Thek from Australia (2023) and New Zealander Hannah Berry ('20) will race, along with local long-course stars Regan Hollioake and Penny Slater.
