Seonaid Thompson was crowned women’s British Triathlon Super Series Champion after finishing in seventh position, which was enough to overtake Katie Hewison, who was racing at the ITU Duathlon World Championships in Nancy, where she won silver.

 

The race in London was the first chance to see world-class triathlon racing since the Olympic Triathlon took place in Hyde Park during the London 2012 Olympic Games and the action didn’t disappoint.

 

Adam won the event in 01:48.08 and commented: “When a race goes perfectly, that was the race. I came out the swim right on Stannard’s feet. To be up there on the swim and be leading it was absolutely phenomenal. We all worked together [on the bike], all credit to the other guys, they all did their turns and were working really strong on the bike. 

 

“Then it came down to a running race. I didn’t want to go off too hard, settle into my pace and let those guys battle it out a bit. I caught them up, felt comfortable, felt good and then pushed on from there. I kept testing Tom [Bishop] on the hills, and he had a lot of power in his legs, so in the end I just put the hammer down. 

 

“To cross that line and hold that banner, I have never done that before and hopefully there is more to come. Onto Yokohama at the weekend, so fingers crossed for that. I am very happy to be back on the podium in the Super Series, this one was really special to me!”

 

Tom Bishop finished in second place with a time of 01:48.12, with 2011 British Triathlon Super Series Champion, Aaron Harris in third with 01:48.52. 

 

Last year’s winner of the Virgin Active London Triathlon, Ritchie Nicholls finished n fifth, which wasn’t enough to keep him at the top of the Super Series leaderboard as he ultimately finished in second place with Richard Stannard in third, after finishing in tenth position in London.

 

In the women’s race, there was an international feel, as Danielle Ryf crossed the line first in 02:01.05 with Gillian Sanders (RSA) in second with 02:02.07. 2012 Olympian, Lucy Hall delivered yet another inspiring performance in London, finishing in third place 02:02.24.

 

Seonaid Thompson finished in seventh place, which was enough to secure the overall British Triathlon Super Series. Seonaid from Scotland has been a consistent performer this season, having finished in second place at the Toshiba Windsor Triathlon in June and delivering two strong performances at the GE Blenheim Triathlon and GE Strathclyde Park Triathlon.

 

Despite not racing, Katie Hewison had done enough with two Super Series victories to secure second place, with Emily McLoughlin finishing on the podium in third.

 

Three-time winner, Jodie Stimpson’s hopes of making it four successive Super Series victories was put to an end when she crashed on what was a tough bike course in wet conditions.

 

British terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 has confirmed it will screen highlights of the race in an hour show at 7am on Sunday 7 October, which will show the Virgin Active London Triathlon in high definition for the first time this year.