The Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO) and World Triathlon have announced a stellar lineup for the 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour, with eight "Hot Shots" joining the already impressive field. Among them is Bermuda's own Dame Flora Duffy, Olympic champion and a dominant force in the world of triathlon.
The women's "Hot Shots" include:
Taylor Spivey (USA): Olympic silver medalist in Paris 2024, Spivey has proven her ability to compete with the best in three T100 races.
Kate Waugh (GBR): Paris Olympian and winner of the 2022 U23 World Triathlon Championship.
Jess Learmonth (GBR): Decorated triathlete with European, Commonwealth, Olympic, and World Triathlon Series medals to her name.
These rising stars join an already formidable field, including:
Taylor Knibb (USA)
Ashleigh Gentle (AUS)
Julie Derron (SUI)
Lucy Byram (GBR)
India Lee (GBR)
Imogen Simmonds (SUI)
Paula Findlay (CAN)
Duffy, who made her PTO debut in 2024, will be looking to build on her strong performances from last season. Her top three results included:
Ibiza: 9th place in 3:39:09
Lake Las Vegas: 3rd place in 3:44:04
Dubai: 4th place in 3:33:05
These results demonstrate Duffy's ability to compete at the highest level of the sport, even in a new and challenging format. With a year of PTO experience under her belt, she will undoubtedly be a contender for victory in 2025.
The 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour promises to be a thrilling showcase of athleticism and endurance, with the world's best triathletes battling it out for glory. Duffy's presence in the field adds another layer of excitement, and fans will be eagerly anticipating her performances throughout the season.
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