This was Hayden Wilde's perfect tactic to debut with victory in the T100 Singapore.

This weekend a new round of the international circuit was held T100 Triathlon World Tour, this time in Singapore, where the extremely high temperatures and humidity put some of today's best triathletes to the test.

There, Hayden Wilde, Olympic medalist in Tokyo, made history by winning his middle distance debut with a performance as calculated as it was forceful.

With a total time of 3:18:11Wilde imposed himself with authority on the Frenchman Léo Bergere (+2:34) and the current T100 world champion, Marten Van Riel (+3:22). But what really caught our attention was the way he handled each segment under extreme conditions.

Swimming without exploding: the first key step

“It was one of my smartest races,” he confessed. Savage after crossing the finish line. And even in the water, he managed to keep a cool head (literally, if possible).The pace was too high and I knew if I stayed in that group I was going to burn out, so I decided to drop back and catch my feet.", he explained about the first meters of the swim.

Thanks to that decision, he managed to stay in position without overexerting himself. "In the second kilometer, I started moving, and that put me in a better position for the transition," he added.

Cycling with your head: watts, pulse, and staying on schedule

Once on two wheels, Wilde was clear: “My goal was not to overdo it.On a circuit with very little shade and extremely high temperatures, the New Zealander knew that any excess would be paid for later.

"My pulse was through the roof, hovering around 160, and that's pretty high for me. I knew that if I went over 400 watts on the climbs, I'd be in trouble.", he explained. That's why it remained around 380W on the climbs and between 280-300W on flat and downhill terrain, always maintaining control.

Nutrition: 120 grams per hour

One of the best-kept secrets of his success was his nutritional plan. Wilde didn't skimp on carbohydrates: "I packed five gels on the bike, a 160g maltodextrin bottle, and took three small bottles at each refreshment station."I would drink one, pour another over myself, and pour the third into the bottle cage," he explained.

In total, he estimated that he consumed between 100 and 120g of carbohydrates per hour in the cycling sector, slightly reducing that amount in the running sector.I have a strong stomach, I can handle large amounts without any problem.”he said with a laugh.

Running guard… until the final explosion came

In the final stretch, Wilde signed the best partial on foot with a brutal 1:01:46 in 18 km, clearly distancing itself from its rivals.

The key?Check my pulse and don't overdo it. I knew what rate was right for me, and I stuck to that. I had more in my legs if I needed it.", He sentenced.

His victory in Singapore is not only a demonstration of strength, but a true masterclass in strategy, nutrition, and control under pressure. The "Kiwi" has made it clear that he has reached the T100 to stay.