Anne Haug withdraws from IRONMAN World Championship

Anne Haug, one of the favorites to win the world Championship HOMBRE DE HIERRO In Nice, he withdrew from the competition after suffering a puncture during the cycling stage.

The German, winner of the championship in 2019 and holder of the fastest time in the Full distance, was in a chase group with her compatriot Laura Philipp after the swimming segment.

Haug emerged from the water in 14th position, just under four minutes behind the leader, which put her in a good position to mount a strong comeback during the bike stage. However, her race was cut short by a puncture just 200 metres into the race in bike.

German television footage showed Haug sidelined, struggling with a flat tyre. The mechanical problem turned out to be irreparable. for the 41-year-old triathlete, which forced her to abandon the competition.

According to the commentator Greg Welch, the waiting time was decisive, since the mechanics could not reach her immediately due to the congestion in that section of the route: “Unfortunately, it is a situation that could not be avoided, and we must report that Anne Haug is out of the race.”

It was reported that mechanics were unable to access to the first section of the cycling stage because it was too narrow.

Haug's withdrawal means that Chelsea Sodaro, the 2022 winner, is the only IRONMAN world champion still in the race. Laura Philipp y Kat matthews They are also emerging as possible candidates for victory.

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