Rico Bogen from Leipzig: First German triathlon winner in SF!

Rico Bogen from Leipzig: First German triathlon winner in SF!

San Francisco, USA - Rico Bogen, a triathlete from Leipzig, wrote history in San Francisco on Saturday when he was the first German to win a race of the T100 professional. The event took place in the freezing cold waters of San Francisco Bay, where the water temperature was about 13 degrees Celsius (55 ° F). Bow that made a third place in California in the previous year, only took twelfth place in swimming, but was close to the head of the competition.

With a total time of 3:15:53, Bow on the wheel distance showed an impressive performance, expanding its lead from 20 seconds to almost two minutes. He presented himself fresh on the 18 kilometers and was able to bring first place confidently. With this victory, Bogen also took the lead in the overall ranking of the T100 series.

The challenges of the T100 series

The T100 series that has existed for a year stands for its iconic and challenging routes. The athletes not only had to jump into the cold water, but also to complete a 1 km long run to the T1 transition zone. When cycling, it was necessary to cope with a demanding course design with a total of 13.3 kilometers and 1,080 meters. The running route consisted of four flat rounds over a total of 4.45 kilometers, with the majority of the gravel.

The competition was strong. Jelle Geens from Belgium secured second place with the fastest duration of the day (59:40), while Mika Nute from Wolfsburg took third place and thus achieved his best result in the T100 series. Kyle Smith from New Zealand followed fourth place.

Further results and developments in the T100 series

In the women's category, Swiss Derron triumphed in 3:38:46, putting an end to Taylor Knibbs dominant winning streak. Knibb, which had always won in the last three T100 races, ended up in second place, while Kate Waugh from Great Britain took the third position. The next competition of the series takes place in Vancouver and could bring exciting duels between the leading athletes of sport.

The sharp weather, the demanding route and the strong competition make the T100 series one of the most difficult tournaments in triathlon. With his victory in San Francisco, Rico Bogen has set a clear signal and could become a serious candidate for the overall victory in the series.

For more information about the T100 series and the services of the athletes, interested parties can be interested in the Triathlete and Pro triathletes pages.