Mario Mola and Gwen Jorgensen took gold at the fast and furious PruHealth World Triathlon London at the weekend in Hyde Park.
The world’s best triathletes went head to head in one of the most exciting international races that attracted more than 40,000 spectators and a global TV audience on Saturday.
Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee finished fourth and fifth respectively in the thrilling sprint distance international elite event, which was one of the closest ever in the history of the ITU World Series.
In the women’s race, British athlete Helen Jenkins put in a burst of speed on the run leg to finish seventh.
The London 2012 Olympic venue also welcomed elite international paratriathletes and more than 5000 amateur competitors.
Swimming, cycling and running just within Hyde Park, cumulatively all participants covered a total distance of 108,275km - enough to circumnavigate the world 8.5 times.
Women’s winner Jorgensen said: “The fans are awesome. You heard people cheering the whole way. I think that’s what makes it a great triathlon and gives us all another gear.”
A third of the competitors in the amateur events were complete novices, including 2008 Olympic bronze medal winning swimmer, Joanne Jackson, who completed her first ever triathlon.
And 2012 Olympic Champion Alistair Brownlee added: “It’s always good to race in Hyde Park. We get great crowds, which really make the race here. It’s so hard to put your finger on what legacy is, but I think we’re seeing it in participation figures and following.”
Individuals interested in taking part in the 2015 event can register their interest at www.worldtrilondon.com to receive priority entry into the 2015 event.
