TRIATHLON 2015 ยท WORLD CUP SERIES 186
2015 RIO DE JANEIRO
ITU WORLD PARATRIATHLON
SPORT CLASSES PREPARE TO SHINE
In preparation for paratriathlon's debut next
summer at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic
Games, paratriathletes tested the course this
summer and scored points that go towards making
their Paralympic dreams come true.
Despite Martin Schultz (GER) starting the run with
a 43 second deficit, Schultz capitalized on his
competitor's weakest discipline to close the gap
and take over the lead position to claim victory in
the men's PT4 sport class. In the women's race,
Lauren Steadman (GBR) commanded the course
and was the frontrunner from start to finish to get
the gold medal. After being down in the swim, Bill
Chaffey (AUS) forced a change in the leaderboard
after a phenomenal bike leg that ultimately carried
him through to the finish line first in the men's PT1.
Hailey Danisewicz, Melissa Stockwell and Allysa
Seely carried on the US women's stronghold on
women's medals this 2015 season when they
swept the women's PT2 sport class. For the men,
Vasily Egorov (RUS) continued his dominant career
in paratriathlon with his fifth win of the year and
lucky number 13 overall. Alison Patrick was the
showstopper in the women's race for PT5, who
glided onto the blue carpet untouched with a
commendable minute lead.
