Beth Potter sweeps Weihai and ties Beaugrand before the Grand Final
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The British Beth Potter once again demonstrated that it is having a spectacular end of the season.
After his triumph in Karlovy Vary, he also took victory in the WTCS Weihai with a time of 1:51:58, 16 seconds ahead of the German Lisa Tertsch and in 20 to his compatriot Tanja Neubert.
Beyond the result, the race leaves a key fact: Potter equals the Olympic champion at the top of the ranking. Cassandre Beaugrand, both with 2925 points, and it will be the Grand Final of Wollongong (Australia), in three weeks, the one that will decide the world title.
Swimming with Bianca Seregni at the helm
The conditions in China weren't easy: 29 degrees Celsius and rough seas. Even so, the Italian Bianca Seregni She again led the water segment, setting off in 19:27 alongside a group of 19 triathletes. The gap was minimal: just 17 seconds between first and tenth place.
Behind, names like Taylor Spivey or Potter herself maintained contact without problems, securing a place in the large cycling group.
A control bike with 23 units
The big change compared to 2024 was the course: eight flat 5km laps, compared to last year's leg-busting profile. This helped form a pack of 23 triathletes.
During the first 15 km we rode fast, with the Portuguese Maria Tome setting the pace. But soon after, the group slowed down, and the bike became a controlled transition. Everyone knew the race would be decided on the run.
La mexicana Rosa Maria Tapia Vidal She was the first to enter T2, although with a few seconds' advantage.
Potter gives no options in the 10K
As soon as you put on your shoes slippersPotter launched his attack. In the first kilometer, he had already opened a 12-second gap, which he doubled before the halfway point. From then on, he ran with authority to secure the win.
Behind her, Tertsch and Neubert battled for second place, which was decided in a tight sprint for the German. Taylor Spivey finished fourth and the Russian was neutralized Diana Isakova climbed to fifth place.
WTCS Weihai 2025 Results – Women
| Job title | Athlete | Country | Time |
| 1 | Beth Potter | GBR | 01:51:58 |
| 2 | Lisa Tertsch | GER | 01:52:15 |
| 3 | Tanja Neubert | GER | 01:52:19 |
| 4 | Taylor Spivey | USA | 01:52:45 |
| 5 | Diana Isakova | AIN | 01:53:00 |
| 6 | Sophie alden | GBR | 01:53:14 |
| 7 | gina serene | USA | 01:53:17 |
| 8 | Desirae Ridenour | CAN | 01:53:21 |
| 9 | Bianca Seregni | ITA | 01:53:43 |
| 10 | Maria Tome | POR | 01:53:52 |
Wollongong will decide the championship
With this victory, Potter moves into a tie with Beaugrand at the top of the standings. The Luxembourger Jeanne Lehair It occupies the third position, still with mathematical options.
The quotation from Wollongong, which will be the Grand Final of the circuit, promises a direct duel between the two last world champions. Potter is in a strong performance; Beaugrand is rested. The battle for the title is on.
