Clarke-the top-ranked athlete in the field at #30-faded on the run to finish five minutes later, in third. Visser ended last season with a runner-up finish at Ironman Western Oz, and had to settle for another second-place showing in Wanaka. Thek found herself neck-and-neck with Dutchwoman Els Visser and Kiwi Rebecca Clarke headed out of T2, but quickly dispatched the pair and ran solo to a 2:30 margin of victory. Kienle moved from eighth out of the water to third at T2 and remained there on the run to grab a podium spot in this bucket-list race for him.Īussie Grace Thek was one of the many to see her PTO world ranking get a significant boost from the revamped algorithm, and the new world #34 came through with the biggest win of her career. That included countryman Mike Phillips, who turned in the best ride of the day to finish two minutes behind in second. His 1:18:32 split may not look like much on paper, but on an undulating course with a lot of off-road sections, it was good enough to move him past the four men ahead at T2. Some of the strongest cyclists from New Zealand and Australia were in the mix, along with one of the OG überbikers in Kienle, but it was Kiwi Jack Moody who stole the show on two feet, running six minutes faster than his closest competition. And we finally found out where we might see the race of the year for pro men. There were also a couple of seemingly small announcements that could have big implications for the future of professional racing in the United States. ![]() Long-course legend Sebastian Kienle kicked off his retirement tour at what I’m constantly told is one of the greatest venues in the sport in Wanaka, New Zealand, which also hosted a World Triathlon Continental Cup last weekend. (Ed note: So yell at him if you don’t like the comments.) Last Weekend Now is your weekly commentary on what’s happening in triathlon, brought to you by Brad Culp. For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps,
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