Flora Duffy wins the World Series in Yokohama and is placed as leader of the ranking
Bermudan with the best time on foot has achieved its second consecutive victory
The third race of the Triathlon World Series in Yokohama, where the favorite, Flora Duffy, has fulfilled the forecasts and has achieved his second consecutive victory after two weeks ago at the Bermuda Islands, in addition the leadership of the World Ranking.
Duffy has been strong from start to finish coming out first of the water, being in the leading group in the cycling sector and thanks to the best time in the race on foot (33: 26) has achieved victory.
The test began with the 1.900 meter swim where the fastest was Flora Duffy coming out in a small group with Cook and Zaferes.
Swimming exit
.@floraduffy leads out of the water followed by USA's @sums01 and will create a lead pack on the bike after T1! 40km of cycling ahead! Tune in to https://t.co/BwE3c9vitc pic.twitter.com/wUFkxFtnXX
- World Triathlon (@worldtriathlon) May 12th 2018
In the 40 kilometers of cycling, in the first lap a group was formed in the lead of members with Duffy, Zaferes and Jodie Stimpson among others who arrived together at T2 arriving with 1:14 on the chasing group of Ashleigh Gentle and Charlotte McShane. Duffy, who attempted several attacks, failed to leave alone as he has done on other occasions.
Cycling squad
Less than 10km to go for the leading 9 women on the bike who have a gap of over a minute from the chase pack! Are you watching on https://t.co/y8dlHRYkwP pic.twitter.com/VvgqZ9WVT6
- World Triathlon (@worldtriathlon) May 12th 2018
In the race foot quickly Flora Duffy showed his strength in this segment, setting the best time 33:26, leaving alone on the first lap to achieve the final victory with a time of 1:53:25 followed by Katie Zaferes (1: 53: 58) and for Non Standford (1: 54: 41) occupying the third final position. Highlight the performance of Ashleigh Gentle, that arrived at the T2 with 1: 14 of disadvantage and was going up positions to obtain the fourth final position.
As for the Spanish Cecilia Santamaria has been the best ranked entering the 43 position while Inés Santiago I enter the 44. Anna Godoy y Camila Alonso They retired in the cycling sector.
The Yokohama race has been the starting gun for Olympic qualification for the Olympics of Tokyo 2020.
Results: Elite Women 1. Flora Duffy BER 01:53:25 2. Katie Zaferes USA 01:53:58 3. Non Stanford GBR 01:54:41 4. Ashleigh Gentle AUS 01:55:03 5. Claire Michel BEL 01:55:12
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SANTINI was born with the aim of offering unique garments to athletes passionate about cycling and triathlon. Enjoy a unique experience in comfort while wearing garments with exclusive style and the maximum technology that guarantee a greater performance. Unique garments designed by and for the Triathlete.