Brownlee storms to victory in Canada

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Double Olympic medallist Jonathan Brownlee stormed to his first ITU World Triathlon Series gold medal of 2019 after taking the tape in Edmonton, Canada.

The Brit had a strong swim getting out within the top five into T1. He had a good transition and got into the leading bike pack which held a lead of almost 30 seconds over the field.

Jonathan Brownlee made sure he was one of the first out of T2 and the Commonwealth silver medallist showed his strength to ensure he was in the leading pack which held a lead of 20 seconds.

As the 5km run began, Matt Hauser (AUS) looked in charge and wanted to take the lead out but Brownlee was in a perfect position to not let that happen.

Brownlee was alongside Martin Van Riel (BEL) as they overtook Hauser and they were side-by-side until the last lap when the Brit stepped up a gear and took the lead.

As they came to the blue carpet, Brownlee was being chased down by Mario Mola but the Brit was too strong and took the tape five seconds ahead of the Spaniard.

Brownlee told Triathlon Live: “I knew I could do it. I knew I was doing well in training; I was just having bad luck after bad luck. It’s been tough but I finally won something. The swim was great and on the bike we really committed.

“On the run I was actually faster than I thought, and I felt really good. I’d be lying to say that it doesn’t hurt when people say he’s past it. But I know from my training that I am fit and I still believe I can have my best racing in the year to come. I am getting there now… It’s about time.”

The women’s race saw Leeds-based Beth Potter make her ITU World Triathlon Series debut and after a storming run she finished in 14th place while Loughborough-based Sophie Coldwell secured 15th place overall.

Photos courtesy of Triathlon Live

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