126 WORLD TRIATHLON 2017 I WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES
It was another great season for the Aussies, and the
Juniors were no exception. Matthew Hauser's 12
months of preparation paid off with a second World Title
gold medal to add to his collection, after the Australian
team secured gold in the Mixed Team Relays earlier this
season. Hauser was quick to take the lead from the
beginning and he was the first out of the water and onto
the bike section. Hauser dominated the race to scoop up
gold with a cool 28 second lead with Vasco Vilaca (POR)
coming in behind to take a silver medal and Ben Dijkstra
(GB) for the bronze.
In an even closer women's junior race, it was Japan's
Fuka Sega who took off strongest in the swim and quickly
created a large advantage. Taylor Knibb (USA) pressed
and the two athletes overtook each other several times
before Knibb was able to assume the lead and become
the one to catch. The American pushed home that
unassailable advantage to secure gold 16 seconds ahead
of Kate Waugh (GB), with Sega taking third position on
the podium.
RESULTS
WOMEN – TOP 3
1. Taylor Knibb (USA)
2. Kate Waugh (GBR)
3. Fuka Sega (JAP)
MEN – TOP 3
1. Matthew Hauser (AUS)
2. Vasco Vilaca (POR)
3. Ben Dijkstra (GBR)
JUNIORS
THE JUNIORS FIGHT IT OUT
IN ROTTERDAM
