Jelle Geens wins prestigious T100 triathlon in Las Vegas
What Happens in Vegas... Last weekend, our ambassador Jelle Geens made his T100 debut there. He did so in formidable fashion, as he crossed the finish line solo after just over 3 hours and 19 minutes. Jelle used the Dean Fast during the bike test and beat his compatriot Marten Van Riel.
The T100 is a new triathlon distance over 100 kilometres. It starts with a 2-kilometre swim trial in open water, followed by 80 kilometres of cycling. The triathlon ends with an 18-kilometre run test. Jelle received a wildcard for this prestigious race, making his debut at this distance. That his condition is optimal, he recently proved with a bronze medal at the European Championship 70.3 Ironman in Tallin.
The T100 is a new triathlon distance over 100 kilometres. It starts with a 2-kilometre swim trial in open water, followed by 80 kilometres of cycling. The triathlon ends with an 18-kilometre run test. Jelle received a wildcard for this prestigious race, making his debut at this distance. That his condition is optimal, he recently proved with a bronze medal at the European Championship 70.3 Ironman in Tallin.
Great day
In Vegas, the Limburger initially had to deal with his compatriot Van Riel, who won this year's heats in San Francisco and Ibiza. Van Riel also took the lead during the bike trial, but Geens was more than able to limit the damage on his Dean Fast. He caught up with him during the run and was able to make up the difference during an uphill passage.
After 3 hours 19 minutes and 34 seconds, Geens crossed the finish line first, more than half a minute ahead of his closest rival. ‘I felt really good all day long,’ he laughed afterwards. ‘It's nice to finally be on the podium with Marten and with German Justus Nieschlag there was another old acquaintance on the podium. In 2011 we were already on the scaffold together at the European Championships in the juniors. I thank everyone for the great experience and look forward to completing more T100 races.’
After 3 hours 19 minutes and 34 seconds, Geens crossed the finish line first, more than half a minute ahead of his closest rival. ‘I felt really good all day long,’ he laughed afterwards. ‘It's nice to finally be on the podium with Marten and with German Justus Nieschlag there was another old acquaintance on the podium. In 2011 we were already on the scaffold together at the European Championships in the juniors. I thank everyone for the great experience and look forward to completing more T100 races.’
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