World Triathlon

Every year and every single new triathlon season always brings its own set of memorable moments such as exciting performances, close battles on the race course, personal best finishes and emotional triumphs. The 2017 season was no different, from the World Triathlon Series, World Cups, Multisport milestones and Paratriathlon Championships, the whole entire season was one for the record books.

So, what better way to honour an amazing season such as the one of 2017 than to name the Best of the Best!

Over the rest of the month of January we will be naming the “Best of 2017” moments from the year, anything from overall athletes to top race performances to inspirational finishes because when you have a year like we just had, you have to celebrate it!

Today we honour two athletes who had the best comebacks during the raced and climbed their way to the podium: BIGGEST CLIMBERS

Men’s Biggest Climber: Ryan Sissons (NZL) - 50 spots in #WTSHamburg

In #WTSHamburg Sissons exited the swim in the 53rd position and through the bike and run legs, he climbed his way back to finish third overall and claim his first WTS medal of his career!

Click here for the #WTSHamburg highlights

Women’s Biggest Climber: Ashleigh Gentle (AUS) - 46 spots in #WTSHamburg

Coming out of the swim in the 48th position in #WTSHamburg, Gentle rocked her way through the bike and then had the fastest-paced run in the 2017 WTS season to finish second!

Click here to watch the #WTSHamburg highlights