Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Australian Institute of Sport athlete Emma Moffatt has won the US race of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series, which took place in Washington, DC on 21 June. Moffatt took out first place in 1:59:55, beating fellow AIS athlete Emma Snowsill by 25 seconds.
Moffatt timed her race perfectly, emerging from the 15-kilometre swim in second place, staying with the front pack during the 40-kilometre cycle and then taking the lead early on in the 10-kilometre run. US athletes Sarah Haskins and Mary Beth Ellis had a 25-second lead at the start of the 10-kilometre run, but Moffatt sprinted ahead and cruised to victory.
Moffatt was thrilled with the win.
It is nice to come away with a win because it is a bit of a surprise. The conditions were good not too hot, a little windy, but it was a good day for racing.
I felt comfortable on the bike and I had a smooth transition from the bike to the run. I like to go out reasonably hard at the start of the run and fortunately that paid off today,Moffatt said.
AIS team-mate Annabel Luxford was also a strong contender in the world series triathlon, but a puncture in the closing stages knocked her out of the race.
Fellow AIS athlete Brad Kahlefeldt was also disappointed with his 11th place in the mens race.
Moffatt timed her race perfectly, emerging from the 15-kilometre swim in second place, staying with the front pack during the 40-kilometre cycle and then taking the lead early on in the 10-kilometre run. US athletes Sarah Haskins and Mary Beth Ellis had a 25-second lead at the start of the 10-kilometre run, but Moffatt sprinted ahead and cruised to victory.
Moffatt was thrilled with the win.
It is nice to come away with a win because it is a bit of a surprise. The conditions were good not too hot, a little windy, but it was a good day for racing.
I felt comfortable on the bike and I had a smooth transition from the bike to the run. I like to go out reasonably hard at the start of the run and fortunately that paid off today,Moffatt said.
AIS team-mate Annabel Luxford was also a strong contender in the world series triathlon, but a puncture in the closing stages knocked her out of the race.
Fellow AIS athlete Brad Kahlefeldt was also disappointed with his 11th place in the mens race.
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