197 MULTISPORTS I TRIATHLON 2016
DUFFY A DOUBLE THREAT
DOWN UNDER
RUZAFA SCORES TRIPLE CROWN
When Flora Duffy (BER) won the 2016 Snowy Mountains
ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, she secured
both her second Cross Triathlon title, as well as her
second ITU World Championship win of the year. In
the men's event, Ruben Ruzafa (ESP) earned a third
consecutive ITU Cross Triathlon World crown.
In the women's race, Duffy entered the event as the
defending champion, reigning ITU World Champion,
Xterra World Champion and heavy favourite. She
led from the gun and increased the margin at every
changeover to eventually win by four minutes from the
pocket rocket Chilean Barbara Riveros in the silver medal
position. Suzanne Synder (USA) took bronze.
After exiting the water in 16th place, Ruzafa clawed his
way to the front on lap two of the bike and ran away
with it from there, winning an unprecedented third
consecutive year. Earning his first ITU podium, Josiah
Middaugh (USA) with the silver medal. Braden Currie of
New Zealand won the bronze.
RESULTS
WOMEN – TOP 3
1. Flora Duffy (BER)
2. Barbara Riveros (CHI)
3. Suzanne Snyder (USA)
MEN – TOP 3
1. Ruben Ruzafa (ESP)
2. Josiah Middaugh (USA)
3. Braden Currie (NZL)
