TRIATHLON 2015 ยท HAMBURG 94
NATIONS MIX IT UP
FRANCE FINDS WINNING FORMULA
In the seventh edition of the ITU Triathlon Mixed
Relay World Championships, France scored its first
World Championship title in a down to the line fight.
After Great Britain edged out the team in 2014,
it was France's turn to put themselves on the top
of the competition. Despite moody and cold weather,
thousands of spectators gathered around the city's
town hall to watch what has become one of the
most exciting disciplines in the sport, which sees
each relay member complete a mini triathlon.
Vincent Luis (FRA), one of triathlon's fastest rising
stars, led the French team to victory, followed by
a brave Australian team, while the British team
took bronze.
One of the most eagerly awaited competitions of
the ITU calendar, the race was was thrilling up until
the last minute. Known for its unpredictability, wet
conditions and last minute changes in personnel
set the stage for a dramatic event which didn't
disappoint.
"It was awesome. It is incredible to see how so many
Germans are mental about triathlon. It was great
to race with their support and also good to put on
such a spectacle for them," stated Ryan Bailie of
the Australian team at the end of the relay.
