Organizers of the series have announced that British Olympic champion Alex Yee will go head-to-head with Olympic silver medallist Hayden Wilde at the Supertri Pro Series Final in Jersey.
The Paris 2024 Rematch Set for Jersey
Yee dramatically sprinted past Wilde in the closing stages at Paris 2024 to secure his first Olympic gold medal, adding to the silver he won at the Tokyo Games. Wilde claimed the silver medal behind Yee in the French capital. The Jersey final provides the next direct stage for a comparison between the two athletes.
Supertri co-founder and chief executive Michael D’hulst said, according to event materials, “To have athletes of the calibre of Alex, Hayden and Matt going head-to-head at the Waterfront is going to make for an incredible spectacle.” D’hulst added that the stakes have never been higher for the global triathlon event.
Did you know? Jeanne Lehair of Luxembourg and Csongor Lehmann of Hungary triumphed in the women’s and men’s competitions during the previous year’s event.
A Stacked Field Featuring Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand
Reigning world champion Matt Hauser is confirmed to join Wilde and Yee on the start line in Jersey, according to event organizers.
In the women’s division, Olympic champion Cassandre Beaugrand headlines the field. According to race previews, Beaugrand will face Great Britain’s triple-Olympic medallist Georgia Taylor-Brown, reigning Supertri champion Jeanne Lehair, and former European champion Jolien Vermeylen.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Supertri Pro Series Final in Jersey?
According to event organizers, the Supertri Pro Series Final is scheduled for September 6, with athletes competing on a course around the St Helier Waterfront.
What is the prize fund for the Supertri Final?
The event features an $800,000 (approximately £595,000) prize fund at stake for the competing triathletes, according to official series details.
Who won last year’s races in Jersey?
Hungary’s Csongor Lehmann won the men’s race, while Luxembourg’s Jeanne Lehair took victory in the women’s event at last year’s competition, according to race records.
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