TRIATHLON 2015 · AUCKLAND 20
TEN FOR THE WIN
JORGENSEN CONQUERS THE HILLS IN AUCKLAND
American Gwen Jorgensen finally got a long awaited
win at the 2015 World Triathlon Series in Auckland
after three attempts. The victory rocketed the
American to 10 WTS wins and cemented her place
at the top of the Columbia Threedneedle leader board
after her season-opening win in Abu Dhabi.
Jorgensen emerged from the water with a 40-second
deficit but her effort on the early laps catapulted her
into the lead group and she was able to remain there
for the entire 40km —giving her the time to push
ahead early in her signature strong run, crossing the
finish-line at 2:09:04 with a lead of over 90 seconds.
Also mirroring that first WTS race earlier in the year,
fellow American Katie Zaferes was able to take home
the silver medal with a time of 2:10:42.
New Zealand's own Andrea Hewitt put in a monster
performance to be in the leading group on the bike,
but was not able to match the leg speed of Jorgensen.
A littering call made on the bike course also handed
Hewitt a 15-second penalty, but despite the setback
she was able to rally and take home the last podium
position.
