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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Noodt shakes off illness to reach T100 podium
The 24-year-old German produced a strong finish to surge into third place in the second event of the season, fending off challenges from across the course. It saw Noodt join compatriot Rico Bogen on the podium, with only Belgium's Jelle Geens separating the two countrymen in first and third place. It was a defining performance from Noodt, who finished fifth in the same event last year, made even more impressive when the triathlete revealed that he had been struggling with a cold in the lead-up to the race. 'It was a solid swim and it felt quite easy but I didn't want to push too hard to get to the front and instead stayed in the middle of the pack," he said. "On the bike I was on my own quite a lot and rode with my own rhythm. "I struggled with my throat a bit since I had a cold going into this week but it got better during the race. "On the run it was very technical and on the way out we had a headwind and it so it was like a fartlek run. "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." Noodt was firmly in the middle of the pack for the majority of the race before punching forward in the latter stages of the run to overhaul last year's victor Marten Van Riel, wildcard Jamie Riddle and New Zealand's Kyle Smith. A first podium of the season also marks a first T100 podium since a third place finish in Ibiza last year. And with the plenty of races still to come in a long season of middle-distance racing, Noodt noted that there is still plenty more to come as he aims for a maiden T100 victory. He added: "I feel like I haven't peaked yet in training this season but I think this sets me up well for the season and there is still room for improvement." 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
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Noodt shakes off illness to reach T100 podium
The 24-year-old German produced a strong finish to surge into third place in the second event of the season, fending off challenges from across the course. It saw Noodt join compatriot Rico Bogen on the podium, with only Belgium's Jelle Geens separating the two countrymen in first and third place. It was a defining performance from Noodt, who finished fifth in the same event last year, made even more impressive when the triathlete revealed that he had been struggling with a cold in the lead-up to the race. 'It was a solid swim and it felt quite easy but I didn't want to push too hard to get to the front and instead stayed in the middle of the pack," he said. "On the bike I was on my own quite a lot and rode with my own rhythm. "I struggled with my throat a bit since I had a cold going into this week but it got better during the race. "On the run it was very technical and on the way out we had a headwind and it so it was like a fartlek run. "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." Noodt was firmly in the middle of the pack for the majority of the race before punching forward in the latter stages of the run to overhaul last year's victor Marten Van Riel, wildcard Jamie Riddle and New Zealand's Kyle Smith. A first podium of the season also marks a first T100 podium since a third place finish in Ibiza last year. And with the plenty of races still to come in a long season of middle-distance racing, Noodt noted that there is still plenty more to come as he aims for a maiden T100 victory. He added: "I feel like I haven't peaked yet in training this season but I think this sets me up well for the season and there is still room for improvement." 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
3 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Noodt shakes off illness to reach T100 podium
The 24-year-old German produced a strong finish to surge into third place in the second event of the season, fending off challenges from across the course. It saw Noodt join compatriot Rico Bogen on the podium, with only Belgium's Jelle Geens separating the two countrymen in first and third place. It was a defining performance from Noodt, who finished fifth in the same event last year, made even more impressive when the triathlete revealed that he had been struggling with a cold in the lead-up to the race. 'It was a solid swim and it felt quite easy but I didn't want to push too hard to get to the front and instead stayed in the middle of the pack," he said. "On the bike I was on my own quite a lot and rode with my own rhythm. "I struggled with my throat a bit since I had a cold going into this week but it got better during the race. "On the run it was very technical and on the way out we had a headwind and it so it was like a fartlek run. "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." Noodt was firmly in the middle of the pack for the majority of the race before punching forward in the latter stages of the run to overhaul last year's victor Marten Van Riel, wildcard Jamie Riddle and New Zealand's Kyle Smith. A first podium of the season also marks a first T100 podium since a third place finish in Ibiza last year. And with the plenty of races still to come in a long season of middle-distance racing, Noodt noted that there is still plenty more to come as he aims for a maiden T100 victory. He added: "I feel like I haven't peaked yet in training this season but I think this sets me up well for the season and there is still room for improvement." 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.'
