TRIATHLON 2016 I WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 160
MIXED RELAY REACHES THE
MASSES
USA WINS ON THE DAY
In practically a line-to-line dominating performance, the
United States crushed the 2016 ITU Triathlon Mixed
Relay World Championships in Hamburg for its first-ever
World Championship Title.
With ideal racing conditions, thousands of spectators
gathered around the city's town hall to watch what has
become one of the most exciting disciplines in the sport.
Mixed Relay sees each team member complete a mini
triathlon alternating in order of woman-man-woman-man.
While the U.S. enjoyed a sizeable lead that erased any
fear of being caught on the final leg, there was a mad
jostling for silver and bronze amongst three teams
behind the Americans. Second place was determined
by a sprint finish, with Australia scoring silver in a last
ditch plunge over the finish line. In the three-way race for
the final two spots on the podium, the home nation of
Germany took bronze by just edging out France for third,
much to the delight of the crowd.
