Alex Yee is the man to beat in the Torremolinos Grand Final
yeeThis coming October 20th, Torremolinos will host the Grand Final of the World Triathlon Series (WTCS).
In this event, the best triathletes in the world will compete in an Olympic distance race to finally crown the new Triathlon World Champions.
Among the favourites is the British Alex Yee, who arrives as the leader of the rankings, but with other big contenders hot on his heels.
A season full of ups and downs
Following the cancellation of the race in Abu Dhabi, the following tests of Yokohama, Cagliari, Hamburg, the Paris Olympic Games, and Weihai were decisive in the accumulation of points.
Now, all eyes are on Torremolinos, where the last points will be distributed to decide the world title.
Alex Yee He arrives at this grand final with 3000 points, with an advantage of more than 425 points over the Frenchman. Leo Bergere and 525 over the New Zealander Hayden Wilde.
This margin may seem comfortable, but in triathlon, nothing is decided until you cross the finish line.
Alex Yee: In search of the title
The British Alex Yee has achieved what seemed impossible: winning 3 consecutive Olympic distance competitions, including the Paris Olympic Games.
Yee He only needs to finish in the top six to secure the title of World Champion.
Leo Bergere and Hayden Wilde with options
The French Leo Bergere and the New Zealander Hayden Wilde They also have a real chance of winning the title, although they depend on the results of Yee.
Si Bergere wins the race and Yee If he finishes seventh or lower, the Frenchman will take his second world title.
Savage, for his part, needs to win the race and that Yee finish eighth or worse, and Bergere third or below, in order to be crowned champion.
Both triathletes have proven to be high-level rivals, with Savage obtaining the silver medal at the Paris Olympic Games and Bergere showing admirable consistency throughout the season.
The fight between these three athletes promises to be one of the most exciting moments of the year.
Other contenders and the fight for the podium
Beyond the three favourites, there are other triathletes with a chance of reaching the podium, although with less probability of taking the title.
Among them are Matthew Hauser (AUS), Luke Willian (AUS), Pierre Le Corre (FRA), Csongor Lehmann (HUN) and Miguel Hidalgo (BRA). All of them need a combination of victories and adverse results for the leaders to have any chance of being crowned champions.
