Lisa Tertsch wins the 2025 WTCS in Wollongong after an unexpected finish

Germany's Lisa Tertsch was crowned world champion in the Grand Final of the Triathlon World Series 2025 in Wollongong, after an epic comeback marked by the collapse of Cassandre Beaugrand and Beth Potter.

Lisa Tertsch wins world title in Wollongong after unexpected finish

La WTCS 2025 Grand Final disputed this Sunday in Wollongong (Australia) He left one of the most surprising careers of recent years.

 The german Lisa Tertsch not only won the test, but also took home the World title, taking advantage of the debacle of the big favorites, Cassandre Beaugrand y Beth Potter.

Heat and wind were the main drivers on a demanding circuit, with constant climbs and a final climb to the lighthouse that ultimately decided the championship.

A wind-altered swim

The day started late, with a modified course due to strong gusts of wind. The sea was rough, forcing the swim course to be reduced to the "M" format used in the junior events.

Under these conditions, Tilly Anema (GBR), a debutant in the Series, surprised by coming out of the water first, followed closely by Beaugrand, Tertsch y Bianca Seregni. The british Beth Potter She came in seventh, 11 seconds behind, in a group of seven triathletes that opened a gap with the rest of the peloton.

High-tension cycling

From the first few meters of the cycling segment, it was clear that the race would be decided between the favorites. The leading group consolidated with Beaugrand, Lombardi, Tertsch, seregni, Potter y fullagar, with more than a minute's lead over the pursuers.

The French Emma lombi tried to break away from the group with an attack on lap four, but was quickly neutralized by Fullagar, the strongest rider on the bike. Behind her, Leonie Periault He tried unsuccessfully to make up time on the chasing group.

By the second transition, the six leaders held a lead of nearly a minute. Everything seemed set for a final duel between Beaugrand y Potter for the world title.

The unexpected turn in the foot race

The foot race completely turned the championship upside down. On the first lap, Beaugrand began to fall behind, losing more than ten seconds in just one kilometer. Shortly after, Potter, exhausted by the pace and the heat, also lost ground.

It was the moment that Lisa Tertsch I've been waiting.

The German, solid on the climbs and mentally cool, took advantage of the weakness of the favorites to launch her final attack on the final climb towards the lighthouse. She escaped from Bianca Seregni, with the French Lombardi resisting from behind.

At the finish line, Tertsch crossed the line in 1:56:50, securing not only victory in Wollongong, but also the 2025 World Championship, thus closing out a flawless season after his triumph in Abu Dhabi and exemplary consistency throughout the year.

WTCS Wollongong 2025 Grand Final Results (Elite Women)

WTCS 2025 Final Standings

Anna Godoy, among the ten best in the world

The Catalan triathlete Anna Godoy Contreras completed a brilliant performance to close the season with a world top-10, confirming its great progress in 2025.

Godoy had a solid and balanced race, especially in the last 10K, where he maintained a pace of 3:50 min/km.

Also completed his best season on the circuit by finishing 12th in the world with 2.270 points,

Analysis: Tertsch, the new queen of world triathlon

What seemed like a battle between Beaugrand and Potter ended up being a demonstration of mental resilience and consistency.

Lisa Tertsch, who had already won in Abu Dhabi and scored points at all stops of the calendar, took advantage of the chaos to sign the race of his life.

The German thus becomes the new world triathlon champion, giving Germany back a title it had not won since Anne Haug in 2012.

A final that will go down in history for its unpredictability and for confirming that in triathlon, nothing is decided until the last stride.

WTCS 2025 Final Ranking – Women