Afterward, Lucy Byram admitted she had pushed hard on the bike to gain an advantage for the run. “I am really happy to get on the podium with such a strong field of girls. I had to ride really hard on the bike to make sure I had a good gap on the run against the fast runners. I am glad it all worked out today.”
After narrowly missing a Kona slot at IM Vitoria a month ago, Høgenhaug arrived in Frankfurt with a clear goal: to secure his Kona qualification.
Swiss triathlete Julie Derron experienced the race of her life in August. Now, three days after the closing ceremony of the biggest event for athletes, she can reflect on what she achieved. “I am incredibly proud of my performance,” she says.
“My dad never pushed me to do the sport. I developed my own love for triathlon, particularly the long-distance disciplines. However, he has always been supportive and my fan. Actually, he is still supporting me as my coach.”
