Digital magazines from the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and the World Triathlon Series
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Three-time World Triathlon Champion Mario Mola grinned with joy as he took the men's duathlon world title in Ibiza, where he made sure the pace was on from the very first steps of the opening 5km run. British pair James Teagle and Hugo Milner were in hot pursuit along with Belgium's Arnaud Dely, but Mola sensed a big opportunity as he set out alone to attack the first 6.5km bike loop. The local hero rode solo for 10km before the train caught him, Erwin Vanderplanke (BEL) in and out of T2 first, Mola and French legend Benjamin Choquert close in. It soon became a battle between the hugely experienced pair of Choquert and Mola and, after some extended cat and mouse, one big surge with 1km to go saw Mola clear. Choquert couldn't respond and it was Mola who coasted home to a hugely popular win, Choquert followed over the line by 2022 Champion Krilan le Bihan. 29 Apr 2023 Duathlon - Elite Men 155 contents