Duffy Delivers Strong Performance in Dubai T100 Grand Final
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Bermuda's Dame Flora Duffy, the former Olympic champion, secured a commendable fourth-place finish in the T100 Grand Final in Dubai. Facing challenging conditions with high heat and humidity, Duffy demonstrated her exceptional athleticism and racing strategy.
Duffy executed a strong swim, exiting the water in 26:39. She maintained a consistent pace on the bike leg, completing the course in 2:01:03. Demonstrating her renowned running prowess, Duffy delivered the fastest run split of the day, clocking an impressive 1:03:32 for the 18km distance. Her overall time of 3:33:05 placed her fourth in a highly competitive field.
Taylor Knibb claimed the World Championship title with a powerful performance, establishing an early lead and ultimately securing a solo victory. Duffy's fourth-place finish underscores her continued presence at the forefront of the sport and her ability to compete at the highest level on the world stage.
T100 Grand Final Pro Women Top 10 Finishers
3:29:17 Taylor Knibb (USA) 3:31:08 Julie Derron (SUI) 3:31:42 Ashleigh Gentle (AUS) 3:33:05 Flora Duffy (BER) 3:34:18 Kat Matthews (GBR) 3:34:56 Lucy Byram (GBR) 3:36:01 Laura Philipp (GER) 3:36:23 Taylor Spivey (USA) 3:36:41 Imogen Simmonds (SUI) 3:37:29 Anne Haug (GER)