Sam Laidlow ends his 2024 season
The French triathlete Sam Laidlow has officially announced that his triathlon season has come to an end after suffering an injury at the World Championship race HOMBRE DE HIERRO in Kona
Despite an impressive cycling section (3:57:22) in Kona, where he achieved the record of the race, a hamstring tear has forced him to withdraw from the eagerly awaited T100 Grand Final in Dubai, scheduled for this weekend.
The effort took its toll on him, and he was unable to maintain the pace in the foot race, finishing the race in 18th place, which left Patrick Lange as the new IRONMAN World Champion.
In a post on his social media, laidlow shared: “It is sad to announce that I am withdrawing from the T100 Grand Final this weekend.
I tried to push my performance after Kona, but my body has just said 'enough'. I now have a 3cm muscle tear in my hamstring, which prevents me from continuing to compete.".
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Challenges and perspectives for 2025
In this 2024 season, laidlow He has had some important victories, including a win in the T100 in London and a second place in Ibiza. However, his focus on the World Championship in Kona, which was his main objective, has changed his plans for the immediate future.
Looking ahead to next year, laidlow He already has his sights set on the IRONMAN World Championship, which will take place in his homeland, Nice.
