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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
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Potter claims triathlon silver in Yokohama
Olympic triathlon double bronze medallist Beth Potter returned to action with second place in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama. Potter, who was 14th for Great Britain over 10km in last month's European Road Running Championships, finished four seconds behind Luxembourg's Jeanne Lehair with Germany's Lisa Tertsch in third, two seconds back. Reigning Olympic and world champion Cassandre Beaugrand of France crashed out on lap six of the bike leg. Therese Feuersinger of Austria held a narrow lead over Tertsch and Lehair after the swim, with Potter and Beaugrand 14 seconds behind. Weather conditions resulted in a changed bike course and Potter and the chasing group caught up with the leaders by lap three. Lehair went clear in the run and held on for victory, despite the Briton running the fastest run leg in the race. In the Para races, Tokyo gold medallist and Paris bronze medallist Lauren Steadman was a comfortable winner of the women's PT5 category, with Michael Taylor taking silver in the men's PT4 behind French star Alexis Hanquinquant.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Potter claims triathlon silver in Yokohama
Olympic triathlon double bronze medallist Beth Potter returned to action with second place in the World Triathlon Championship Series in who was 14th for Great Britain over 10km in last month's European Road Running Championships, finished four seconds behind Luxembourg's Jeanne Lehair with Germany's Lisa Tertsch in third, two seconds Olympic and world champion Cassandre Beaugrand of France crashed out on lap six of the bike Feuersinger of Austria held a narrow lead over Tertsch and Lehair after the swim, with Potter and Beaugrand 14 seconds conditions resulted in a changed bike course and Potter and the chasing group caught up with the leaders by lap three. Lehair went clear in the run and held on for victory, despite the Briton running the fastest run leg in the the Para races, Tokyo gold medallist and Paris bronze medallist Lauren Steadman was a comfortable winner of the women's PT5 category, with Michael Taylor taking silver in the men's PT4 behind French star Alexis Hanquinquant.
Campaign ME
24-03-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Infront and F31 partner to connect MENA brands with global sport
Infront has partnered with F31 to give regional brands tailored sponsorship opportunities within Infront's global portfolio, helping Middle East brands reach audiences through some of the world's leading sports properties. Infront's partnership with F31 – a sports and entertainment agency known for its marketing, content, digital solutions and commercial partnerships for Middle East brands and destinations – is designed to deliver sponsorship propositions in response to the region's growing role in shaping the global sponsorship ecosystem. Commenting on the partnership, Michael Witta, Infront Senior Vice President Marketing Sales and Services, said, 'This new collaboration is a shared vision for driving long-term success and allows us to tap into new opportunities for brands, rights holders and fans across MENA. 'By integrating world-class sports properties with F31's regional expertise, we are strengthening the commercial landscape and positioning MENA as a leader in the global sports industry,' Witta added. For almost a decade, F31 has been part of the regional sports ecosystem and has supported decision makers in bringing global sports events and brands to MENA, including World Triathlon, FIBA 3×3 World Tour, the Professional Triathlon Organisation (PTO), Ladies European Tour, FINA, On and Ventum. Infront's global portfolio also includes a broad range of properties including the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, pan-European platforms like the men's and Women's EHF EURO Handball competitions, football clubs in the German Bundesliga and Italian Serie A, French Rugby and growing mass participation events such as Hyrox and World Marathon Majors. Fleur Castle, CEO of F31, said, 'As the MENA region continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for world-class sporting events, our partnership with Infront is a strategic step in bridging the gap between international sports properties and regional stakeholders.' Castle concluded, 'By leveraging our combined expertise, we're creating a platform where rightsholders can connect with fresh commercial partners, and MENA-based brands can tap into the global stage of elite sports – unlocking new opportunities for commercial growth.'
Daily Tribune
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali meets World Triathlon Secretary General
His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia for the Third Asian Youth Games (Bahrain 2025), welcomed Antonio Arimany, Secretary General of World Triathlon, in a meeting focused on strengthening Bahrain's role in the sport. During the discussion, HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali passed along the greetings of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC). Building Stronger Partnerships in Triathlon The meeting centered on ways to enhance cooperation between Bahraini and international federations to further develop triathlon in the Kingdom. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali praised World Triathlon's efforts in supporting national federations and expanding the sport's global reach. He also highlighted Bahrain's growing success in triathlon, thanks to the support of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the SCYS. He noted that HH Shaikh Nasser was an early adopter of the sport, taking on its physical challenges long before it gained popularity in the region, with continued backing from HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali reaffirmed the Bahrain Olympic Committee's commitment to working closely with World Triathlon to drive further success and create new initiatives that will help the sport flourish in Bahrain.
