TRIATHLON 2015 · WORLD CUP SERIES 184
2015 RIO DE JANEIRO
ITU WORLD OLYMPIC
QUALIFICATION EVENT
ROADS IN RIO GET A TEST RUN
Giving a glimpse of what is to come at the 2016
Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games next summer,
Copacabana Beach acted as a Test Event and
automatic qualifying race for the elites. Gwen
Jorgensen (USA) won yet another gold medal, but
this time the gold meant a little bit more—she
also automatically qualified for the Olympic Games.
Claiming the silver and bronze was Great Britain's
Non Stanford and Vicky Holland. Stanford pushed
hard in the last two laps in order to stay within a
close proximity to Jorgensen, whichultimately
landed her the second-place position.
Javier Gomez (ESP) added to his collection of titles
and accolades when he crossed the finish line first
at the Rio Test Event, ensuring he would line up
again in 2016 as he fulfilled his National Federation's
requirements for Olympic qualification. Vincent Luis
(FRA) also secured France a berth to Rio, when he
crossed over in second, simultaneously fulfilling his
Federation's qualification guidelines while Richard
Murray ensured South Africa would be represented
in 2016 when he earned a bronze with the most
impressive run of the day.
