Jeanne Lehair surprises and wins the WTCS Yokohama 2025

The city of Yokohama experienced an epic day this Saturday with the dispute of the second stop of the 2025 Triathlon World Series.

In a race marked by rain and a technical circuit, Jeanne Lehair He took the victory, recording a time of 1:51:33 on his first podium WTCS.

Race affected by rain... and by Beaugrand's fall

The swim started in choppy waters and with wetsuits prohibited. Therese Feueringer led the 1.500 meters swim, with Lisa Tertsch y Jeanne Lehair stepping on his heels.

This trio opened up a gap in the early stages of the bike, although the main group would eventually consist of more than 30 triathletes.

The big surprise of the day came on the sixth lap of the cycling segment. The reigning world and Olympic champion Cassandre Beaugrand He crashed on a curve and had to retire.

 

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Lehair attacks from T2 and doesn't look back

At the exit of the second transition, Lehair He didn't wait for anyone. He launched himself decisively and quickly opened a gap. Behind him, Beth Potter y Lisa Tertsch They tried to keep up with her, but were unsuccessful. The Luxembourger controlled her pace well and crossed the finish line four seconds ahead of Potter and six seconds ahead of Tertsch.

The American Gwen Jorgensen, Olympic champion in Rio 2016, achieved a remarkable fourth place at 38 years of age, demonstrating that she can still be among the best.

Godoy and Casillas, among the best

The two Spanish representatives had a solid race. Anna Godoy It was the best national with a great 12st position and a time of 1:53:05, especially standing out in the cycling and running segment.

WTCS Yokohama 10 Women's Top 2025 Standings

12 | Anna Godoy | ESP | 01:53:05
17 | Miriam Casillas | ESP | 01:53:34