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Parienko Storms To First World Cup Win In Huatulco Race News Monday, 20 May 2013
Parienko Storms To First World Cup Win In Huatulco
Monday, 20 May 2013
| Artem Parienko wins at Huatulco (Photo: Larry Rosa / triathlon.org; click to enlarge) |
Artem Parienko (RUS) threw down a monster run on Sunday in Huatulco to take a late lead in the run and win his first ITU World Cup.
"It's my first World Cup win, and it's a new experience for me. I'm very excited and happy," Parienko said. "The first two laps after the bike were not easy because of the size of the group. On the run I just gave everything I had and I won."
In a late surge, Parienko gunned for the leaders who were more than a minute ahead on the start of the run. But by the second run lap, the Russian had pulled even with Luciano Taccone (ARG), who had broken away on the bike behind France's Aurelien Raphael. Parienko smoked the final two laps for the win, followed closely by Taccone. While Raphael faded under the hot conditions, Mexico's own Irving Perez stormed ahead for bronze.
Raphael was at the helm from the start, driving the lead pack, who all entered T1 within 35 seconds of each other. The leaders then worked to build a distance over the chasers, which included some lone riders and small packs riding more than a minute back.
At the end of lap four, Raphael had broken away from the pack, tackling the scorching hills on his own and putting a distance of 30 seconds between himself and the competition. The pack fractured in lap 5, with Taccone and Italy's Luca Facchinetti staging their own breakaway from the main pack of 14 who had fallen to almost a minute back from Raphael.
As he continued to push the pace on the bike, Raphael's quick transition to the run gave him an edge of nearly a minute over Taccone in the final leg of the race. The main pack was close to two minutes back, having fallen off the pace with the full run still looming ahead.
"I tried to make a difference on the bike," Taccone said. "I know perhaps going with Raphael wasn't a good idea but I tried it for myself. I knew the others could come to me and I could run with them. I was confident of my running."
However, despite a strong lead, chasers Taccone and Parienko reeled in Raphael, cutting his advantage to just 14 seconds after two laps. In the third lap, Parienko surged ahead to take the lead, with Taccone keeping distance behind him. While the men have each finished 33rd in Huatulco in previous years and lined up in nearly identical positions on the start list on Sunday, it was Parienko who won out on Sunday.
The Russian took the top podium spot in two hours, 3 minutes, and 12 seconds. Taccone posted his highest ever ITU World Cup finish with silver 12 seconds later. Meanwhile, Perez held off a pair of Brazilians to take bronze in 2:03:44.
Results: ITU Triathlon World Cup: Huatulco, Mexico
Elite Men
1. Artem Parienko (RUS) 2:03:12
2. Luciano Taccone (ARG) 2:03:24
3. Irving Perez (MEX) 2:03:44
4. Bruno Matheus (BRA) 2:03:58
5. Danilo Pimentel (BRA) 2:04:18
6. Anton Ruanova (ESP) 2:04:21
7. Fabio Carvalho (BRA) 2:04:45
8. Gonzalo Raul Tellechea (ARG) 2:05:02
9. Sergio Sarmiento (MEX) 2:05:16
10. Ivan Rana (ESP) 2:05:34
2. Luciano Taccone (ARG) 2:03:24
3. Irving Perez (MEX) 2:03:44
4. Bruno Matheus (BRA) 2:03:58
5. Danilo Pimentel (BRA) 2:04:18
6. Anton Ruanova (ESP) 2:04:21
7. Fabio Carvalho (BRA) 2:04:45
8. Gonzalo Raul Tellechea (ARG) 2:05:02
9. Sergio Sarmiento (MEX) 2:05:16
10. Ivan Rana (ESP) 2:05:34
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Parienko storms to first World Cup win in Huatulco By Erin Greene on 19/05/13 at 5:48 pm
Parienko storms to first World Cup win in Huatulco
By Erin Greene on 19/05/13 at 5:48 pm
Parienko storms to first World Cup win in Huatulco
Artem Parienko (RUS) threw down a monster run on Sunday in Huatulco to take a late lead in the run and win his first ITU World Cup.
“It’s my first World Cup win, and it’s a new experience for me. I’m very excited and happy,” Parienko said. “The first two laps after the bike were not easy because of the size of the group. On the run I just gave everything I had and I won.”
In a late surge, Parienko gunned for the leaders who were more than a minute ahead on the start of the run. But by the second run lap, the Russian had pulled even with Luciano Taccone (ARG), who had broken away on the bike behind France’s Aurelien Raphael. Parienko smoked the final two laps for the win, followed closely by Taccone. While Raphael faded under the hot conditions, Mexico’s own Irving Perez stormed ahead for bronze.
Raphael was at the helm from the start, driving the lead pack, who all entered T1 within 35 seconds of each other. The leaders then worked to build a distance over the chasers, which included some lone riders and small packs riding more than a minute back.
At the end of lap four, Raphael had broken away from the pack, tackling the scorching hills on his own and putting a distance of 30 seconds between himself and the competition. The pack fractured in lap 5, with Taccone and Italy’s Luca Facchinetti staging their own breakaway from the main pack of 14 who had fallen to almost a minute back from Raphael.
As he continued to push the pace on the bike, Raphael’s quick transition to the run gave him an edge of nearly a minute over Taccone in the final leg of the race. The main pack was close to two minutes back, having fallen off the pace with the full run still looming ahead.
“I tried to make a difference on the bike,” Taccone said. “I know perhaps going with Raphael wasn’t a good idea but I tried it for myself. I knew the others could come to me and I could run with them. I was confident of my running.”
However, despite a strong lead, chasers Taccone and Parienko reeled in Raphael, cutting his advantage to just 14 seconds after two laps. In the third lap, Parienko surged ahead to take the lead, with Taccone keeping distance behind him. While the men have each finished 33rd in Huatulco in previous years and lined up in nearly identical positions on the start list on Sunday, it was Parienko who won out on Sunday.
The Russian took the top podium spot in two hours, 3 minutes, and 12 seconds. Taccone posted his highest ever ITU World Cup finish with silver 12 seconds later. Meanwhile, Perez held off a pair of Brazilians to take bronze in 2:03:44.
Elite Men
| 1. | Artem Parienko | RUS |  | 02:03:12 |
| 2. | Luciano Taccone | ARG |  | 02:03:24 |
| 3. | Irving Perez | MEX |  | 02:03:44 |
| 4. | Bruno Matheus | BRA |  | 02:03:58 |
| 5. | Danilo Pimentel | BRA | | 02:04:18 |
| 6. | Anton Ruanova | ESP |  | 02:04:21 |
| 7. | Fabio Carvalho | BRA | | 02:04:45 |
| 8. | Gonzalo Raul Tellechea | ARG | | 02:05:02 |
| 9. | Sergio Sarmiento | MEX | | 02:05:16 |
| 10. | Ivan Rana | ESP | | 02:05:34 |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Temperature rising as 2013 ITU Triathlon World Cup heats up in Huatulco, Mexico Posted by By Gary Roethenbaugh at 17 May, at 13 : 20 PMPrint
Temperature rising as 2013 ITU Triathlon World Cup heats up in Huatulco, Mexico
Posted by By Gary Roethenbaugh at 17 May, at 13 : 20 PMPrint
ITU Triathlon World Cup action heats up with the third race of the international tri circuit landing in Huatulco, Mexico, this coming Sunday 19 May. This is the sixth year the tourist destination has been part of the World Cup calendar, and the scorching heat is part of the unique challenge facing athletes.
An ocean swim and a tough hill in the middle of the bike course and at the start of the run loop will test the field, which includes nine London Olympians.
With a total prize fund available this weekend of US$68,400 (equal for men & women), Hatulco is celebrating its sixth straight year on the World Cup calendar and is quickly becoming an athlete favourite thanks to its scenic but tough course.
Live text coverage from Huatulco will be available on race day at triathlon.org/live or via @triathlonlive on Twitter.
Course:
- Swim – Two-lap, 1.5K swim in Santa Cruz bay, with a standing sprint beach start
- Bike – Eight-lap, 40K bike leg through the centre of town, which is climbing most of the way including a major hill, and some technical turns
- Run – Four-lap, 10K run with two hills in each lap
Schedule:
- Elite Women – Sunday 19 May – 08:00 (UTC/GMT -5)
- Elite Men – Sunday 19 May – 10:45 (UTC/GMT -5)
Joanna Brown fights to finish fifth at the Huatulco World Cup May 19, 2013 By Triathlon Canada
Joanna Brown fights to finish fifth at the Huatulco World Cup
May 19, 2013By Triathlon Canada
One month removed from posting a career-best 18th on the World Triathlon Series, the 20-year-old rising star in the Canadian triathlon circles was at it again on Sunday, chalking up her best World Cup finish with a time of two hours, 18 minutes, 13 seconds (2:18:13).
“I didn’t feel great, or even good, at any point today and I had to constantly push through my discomfort and do my best,” said Brown, who has been sick for most of the week, but started feeling better on the weekend. “I may have needed a few more days to recover, but I tried to push it (feeling sick) to the back of my mind. I did well tactically and was proud to get a lead on the pack going into transition two.”
Brown, of Carp, Ont., battled through extreme heat after a solid 1.5-kilometre swim to bridge the gap on the lead pack after two of eight laps on the 40-kilometre bike course which featured a major climb. Hard work on the bike combined with staying mentally tough during the 10-kilometre run, were key factors to the young Canuck’s fifth-place result.
“I can’t say that I was really happy with my race. There are always going to be frustrating races, and things that I cannot control, but I think that is part of growing as an athlete - accepting that you are not going to feel your best going into every race,” said Brown. “I am so proud of my Canadian teammates for pushing through the conditions today, and Coach Craig Taylor deserves a big thank you for delivering me to the start line calm and prepared.”
Brazil’s Pamela Oliveira took the race into her own hands once the gun sounded for the ocean water beach start. Oliveira led out of the water and battled to pull away from the pack all day to clock a winning time of 2:16:10. Austria’s Lisa Perterer was the next best woman in second spot at 2:16:48, while Yuliya Yelistratova, of the Ukraine, hung on for the bronze medal with a time of 2:16:57.
Dominika Jamnicky, of Port Hope, Ont., was the only other Canadian woman on the start line, and finished 13th at 2:28:50.
Competing in just her third World Cup race, and second year as a senior athlete, the determined Brown has enjoyed a steady climb towards racing as an elite. After winning the bronze medal at the Junior World Championships, Brown also celebrated a bronze medal at the Under-23 World Championships one year ago. The rising star in the sport ran to the international podium four times, including her first victory, during her rookie season as an elite athlete last year while competing in development level Pan American Cup races.
“I am slowly working my way up there, but I know it will be a constant climb that requires me to be patient, and learn from my mistakes and successes while trying to keep the whole picture in mind,” added Brown. “I learn more about elite racing with every competition, and I’m not as intimidated. I belong on the start line with these women.”
Meanwhile, some of the top male triathletes cranked up the Mexican heat for an Olympic distance race of their own. Ranked number one heading into the event, Andrew Yorke, of Caledon, Ont., was the top Canadian male on the day in 12th spot after stopping the clock at 2:06:21. Alexander Hinton, of Kingston, Ont., placed 16th at 2:08:19.
Russia’s Artem Parienko put down a monster run to win his first World Cup race with a time of 2:03:12. Argentina’s Luciano Taccone clocked-in at 2:03:24 for the silver medal, while Mexico’s Irving Perez won the race for the bronze medal with a time of 2:03:44.
Three other Canadians also suited up. Taylor Reid, of Hamilton, Ont., finished 20th (2:10:10), while Calgary’s John Rasmussen finished 24th (2:13:43). Tyler Bredschneider did not finish.
Triathlon Canada is the governing body for triathlon in the country. Recognized as an Olympic medal sport since 2000 and has been added to the 2016 Paralympic program, Triathlon Canada’s mandate is to promote, foster, organize and develop the sport of triathlon, and its related disciplines, in Canada. For more information on Triathlon Canada, please visit us at www.triathloncanada.com.
Complete Results (1.5-kilometre swim, 40 kilometre bike, 10 kilometre run):www.triathlon.org
Top-Five Women’s Results:
1. Pamela Oliveira, BRA, 2:16.10; 2. Lisa Perterer, AUT, 2:16:48; 3. Yuliya Yelistratova, UKR, 2:16:57; 4. Claudia Rivas, MEX, 2:17:35; 5. Joanna Brown, Carp, Ont., CAN, 2:18:13
Other Canadian Results:
13. Dominika Jamnicky, Port Hope, Ont., 2:28:50.
Top-Five Men’s Results:
1. Artem Parienko, RUS, 2:03:12; 2. Luciano Taccone, ARG, 2:03:24; 3. Irving Perez, MEX, 2:03:44; 4. Bruno Mattheus, BRA, 2:03:58; 5. Danilo Primentel, BRA, 2:04:18
Canadian Results:
12. Andrew Yorke, Caledon, Ont., 2:06:21; 16. Alexander Hinton, Kingston, Ont., 2:08:19; 20 Taylor Reid, Hamilton, Ont., 2:10:10; 24. John Rasmussen, Calgary, 2:13:43; DNF. Tyler Bredschneider
Monday, May 20, 2013
Joanna Brown Fights through Adversity to Finish Fifth in World Cup Triathlon
Joanna Brown Fights through Adversity to Finish Fifth in World Cup Triathlon
Chris Dornan
May 19, 2013, Huatulco, Mex.(ISN) - Canada's Joanna Brown took another major stride forward in her development into a world elite triathlete after finishing fifth at a World Cup race in Huatulco, Mexico on Sunday.
May 19, 2013, Huatulco, Mex.(ISN) - Canada's Joanna Brown took another major stride forward in her development into a world elite triathlete after finishing fifth at a World Cup race in Huatulco, Mexico on Sunday.
One month removed from posting a career-best 18th on the World Triathlon Series, the 20-year-old rising star in the Canadian triathlon circles was at it again on Sunday, chalking up her best World Cup finish with a time of two hours, 18 minutes, 13 seconds (2:18:13).
"I didn't feel great, or even good, at any point today and I had to constantly push through my discomfort and do my best," said Brown, who has been sick for most of the week, but started feeling better on the weekend. "I may have needed a few more days to recover, but I tried to push it (feeling sick) to the back of my mind. I did well tactically and was proud to get a lead on the pack going into transition two."
Brown, of Carp, Ont., battled through extreme heat after a solid 1.5-kilometre swim to bridge the gap on the lead pack after two of eight laps on the 40-kilometre bike course which featured a major climb. Hard work on the bike combined with staying mentally tough during the 10-kilometre run, were key factors to the young Canuck's fifth-place result.
"I can't say that I was really happy with my race. There are always going to be frustrating races, and things that I cannot control, but I think that is part of growing as an athlete – accepting that you are not going to feel your best going into every race," said Brown. "I am so proud of my Canadian teammates for pushing through the conditions today, and Coach Craig Taylor deserves a big thank you for delivering me to the start line calm and prepared."
Brazil's Pamela Oliveira took the race into her own hands once the gun sounded for the ocean water beach start. Oliveira led out of the water and battled to pull away from the pack all day to clock a winning time of 2:16:10. Austria's Lisa Perterer was the next best woman in second spot at 2:16:48, while Yuliya Yelistratova, of the Ukraine, hung on for the bronze medal with a time of 2:16:57.
Dominika Jamnicky, of Port Hope, Ont., was the only other Canadian woman on the start line, and finished 13th at 2:28:50.
Competing in just her third World Cup race, and second year as a senior athlete, the determined Brown has enjoyed a steady climb towards racing as an elite. After winning the bronze medal at the Junior World Championships, Brown also celebrated a bronze medal at the Under-23 World Championships one year ago. The rising star in the sport ran to the international podium four times, including her first victory, during her rookie season as an elite athlete last year while competing in development level Pan American Cup races.
"I am slowly working my way up there, but I know it will be a constant climb that requires me to be patient, and learn from my mistakes and successes while trying to keep the whole picture in mind," added Brown. "I learn more about elite racing with every competition, and I'm not as intimidated. I belong on the start line with these women."
Meanwhile, some of the top male triathletes cranked up the Mexican heat for an Olympic distance race of their own. Ranked number one heading into the event, Andrew Yorke, of Caledon, Ont., was the top Canadian male on the day in 12th spot after stopping the clock at 2:06:21. Alexander Hinton, of Kingston, Ont., placed 16th at 2:08:19.
Russia's Artem Parienko put down a monster run to win his first World Cup race with a time of 2:03:12. Argentina's Luciano Taccone clocked-in at 2:03:24 for the silver medal, while Mexico's Irving Perez won the race for the bronze medal with a time of 2:03:44.
Three other Canadians also suited up. Taylor Reid, of Hamilton, Ont., finished 20th (2:10:10), while Calgary's John Rasmussen finished 24th (2:13:43). Tyler Bredschneider did not finish.
Triathlon Canada is the governing body for triathlon in the country. Recognized as an Olympic medal sport since 2000 and has been added to the 2016 Paralympic program, Triathlon Canada's mandate is to promote, foster, organize and develop the sport of triathlon, and its related disciplines, in Canada. For more information on Triathlon Canada, please visit us at www.triathloncanada.com on the Internet.
Complete Results (1.5-kilometre swim, 40 kilometre bike, 10 kilometre run): www.triathlon.org
Top-Five Women's Results:
1. Pamela Oliveira, BRA, 2:16.10; 2. Lisa Perterer, AUT, 2:16:48; 3. Yuliya Yelistratova, UKR, 2:16:57; 4. Claudia Rivas, MEX, 2:17:35; 5. Joanna Brown, Carp, Ont., CAN, 2:18:13
Other Canadian Results:
13. Dominika Jamnicky, Port Hope, Ont., 2:28:50.
Top-Five Men's Results:
1. Artem Parienko, RUS, 2:03:12; 2. Luciano Taccone, ARG, 2:03:24; 3. Irving Perez, MEX, 2:03:44; 4. Bruno Mattheus, BRA, 2:03:58; 5. Danilo Primentel, BRA, 2:04:18
Canadian Results:
12. Andrew Yorke, Caledon, Ont., 2:06:21; 16. Alexander Hinton, Kingston, Ont., 2:08:19; 20 Taylor Reid, Hamilton, Ont., 2:10:10; 24. John Rasmussen, Calgary, 2:13:43; DNF. Tyler Bredschneider
Parienko, Oliveira top Huatulco new Written by: Timothy Carlson Date: Sun May 19 2013
Parienko, Oliveira top Huatulco new
Written by: Timothy Carlson
Date: Sun May 19 2013
Date: Sun May 19 2013
Artem Parienko of Russia and Pamela Oliveira of Brazil won their first ITU World Cup titles on a very hot Sunday in Huatulco, Mexico.
Parienko used a race-fastest 33:02 run that was as hot as the day to come from behind and pass race leader Luciano Taccone of Argentina [34:12 run] near the end. Parienko finished in 2:13:12 with a 12 seconds margin of victory over runner-up Taccone and 32 seconds on 3rd place finisher Irving Perez of Mexico.
Ivan Rana, the 2002 ITU World champion who has been on a bit of a hot streak in long course events, fell out of contention with a 35:29 run to finish 10th in 2:05:34.
Oliveira scored her first ITU World Cup win with a wire-to-wire victory earned primarily with a race-fastest 1:16:07 split on the dauntingly difficult bike which takes riders over a brutally steep hill eight times on the 5-kilometers per lap course. Oliveira, who placed second at this race last year, gained 18 seconds on the swim and 2 minutes 15 seconds on the bike leg over closest rivals Lisa Perterer of Austria and Yuliya Yelistrova of the Ukraine. Which, as things turned out, was absolutely crucial as Perterer roared back from her 2:33 deficit with a race-best 37:25 run. Perterer’s run was 1:53 better than Oliveira’s but fell 38 seconds short of Oliveira’s 2:16:10 winning time. Yuliya Yelistrova of the Ukraine, who joined Perterer for much of the chase on the run, finished 3rd, 9 seconds back of Perterer.
Huatulco ITU World Cup
Huatulco, Mexico
May 19, 2013
S 1.5k / B 40k / R 10k
Results
Men
1. Artem Parienko (RUS) 2:03:12
2. Luciano Taccone (ARG) 2:03:24
3. Irving Perez (MEX) 2:03:44
4. Bruno Matheus (BRA) 2:03:58
5. Danilo Pimentel (BRA) 2:04:18
6. Anton Ruanova (ESP) 2:04:21
7. Fabio Carvalho (BRA) 2:04:45
8. Gonzalo Raul Tellechea (ARG) 2:05:02
9. Sergio Sarmiento (MEX) 2:05:16
10. Ivan Raña (ESP) 2:05:34
DNF Eric Lagerstrom (USA)
Women
1. Pamela Oliveira (BRA) 2:16:10
2. Lisa Perterer (AUT) 2:16:48
3. Yuliya Yelistrova (UKR) 2:16:57
4. Claudia Rivas (MEX) 2:17:35
5. Joanna Brown (CAN) 2:18:13
6. Maria Eugenia Barrera (MEX) 2:20:33
7. Mateja Simic (SLO) 2:21:32
8. Annie Tabarant (FRA) 2:22:39
9. Paola Diaz (MEX) 2:24:08
10. Romina Biagioli (ARG) 2:25:35
Parienko used a race-fastest 33:02 run that was as hot as the day to come from behind and pass race leader Luciano Taccone of Argentina [34:12 run] near the end. Parienko finished in 2:13:12 with a 12 seconds margin of victory over runner-up Taccone and 32 seconds on 3rd place finisher Irving Perez of Mexico.
Ivan Rana, the 2002 ITU World champion who has been on a bit of a hot streak in long course events, fell out of contention with a 35:29 run to finish 10th in 2:05:34.
Oliveira scored her first ITU World Cup win with a wire-to-wire victory earned primarily with a race-fastest 1:16:07 split on the dauntingly difficult bike which takes riders over a brutally steep hill eight times on the 5-kilometers per lap course. Oliveira, who placed second at this race last year, gained 18 seconds on the swim and 2 minutes 15 seconds on the bike leg over closest rivals Lisa Perterer of Austria and Yuliya Yelistrova of the Ukraine. Which, as things turned out, was absolutely crucial as Perterer roared back from her 2:33 deficit with a race-best 37:25 run. Perterer’s run was 1:53 better than Oliveira’s but fell 38 seconds short of Oliveira’s 2:16:10 winning time. Yuliya Yelistrova of the Ukraine, who joined Perterer for much of the chase on the run, finished 3rd, 9 seconds back of Perterer.
Huatulco ITU World Cup
Huatulco, Mexico
May 19, 2013
S 1.5k / B 40k / R 10k
Results
Men
1. Artem Parienko (RUS) 2:03:12
2. Luciano Taccone (ARG) 2:03:24
3. Irving Perez (MEX) 2:03:44
4. Bruno Matheus (BRA) 2:03:58
5. Danilo Pimentel (BRA) 2:04:18
6. Anton Ruanova (ESP) 2:04:21
7. Fabio Carvalho (BRA) 2:04:45
8. Gonzalo Raul Tellechea (ARG) 2:05:02
9. Sergio Sarmiento (MEX) 2:05:16
10. Ivan Raña (ESP) 2:05:34
DNF Eric Lagerstrom (USA)
Women
1. Pamela Oliveira (BRA) 2:16:10
2. Lisa Perterer (AUT) 2:16:48
3. Yuliya Yelistrova (UKR) 2:16:57
4. Claudia Rivas (MEX) 2:17:35
5. Joanna Brown (CAN) 2:18:13
6. Maria Eugenia Barrera (MEX) 2:20:33
7. Mateja Simic (SLO) 2:21:32
8. Annie Tabarant (FRA) 2:22:39
9. Paola Diaz (MEX) 2:24:08
10. Romina Biagioli (ARG) 2:25:35
PARIENKO STORMS TO FIRST WORLD CUP WIN IN HUATULCO
PARIENKO STORMS TO FIRST WORLD CUP WIN IN HUATULCO
by Erin Greene, ITU
Artem Parienko (RUS) threw down a monster run on Sunday in Huatulco to take a late lead in the run and win his first ITU World Cup.
“It’s my first World Cup win, and it’s a new experience for me. I’m very excited and happy,” Parienko said. “The first two laps after the bike were not easy because of the size of the group. On the run I just gave everything I had and I won.”
In a late surge, Parienko gunned for the leaders who were more than a minute ahead on the start of the run. But by the second run lap, the Russian had pulled even with Luciano Taccone (ARG), who had broken away on the bike behind France’s Aurelien Raphael. Parienko smoked the final two laps for the win, followed closely by Taccone. While Raphael faded under the hot conditions, Mexico’s own Irving Perez stormed ahead for bronze.
Raphael was at the helm from the start, driving the lead pack, who all entered T1 within 35 seconds of each other. The leaders then worked to build a distance over the chasers, which included some lone riders and small packs riding more than a minute back.
At the end of lap four, Raphael had broken away from the pack, tackling the scorching hills on his own and putting a distance of 30 seconds between himself and the competition. The pack fractured in lap 5, with Taccone and Italy’s Luca Facchinetti staging their own breakaway from the main pack of 14 who had fallen to almost a minute back from Raphael.
As he continued to push the pace on the bike, Raphael’s quick transition to the run gave him an edge of nearly a minute over Taccone in the final leg of the race. The main pack was close to two minutes back, having fallen off the pace with the full run still looming ahead.
“I tried to make a difference on the bike,” Taccone said. “I know perhaps going with Raphael wasn’t a good idea but I tried it for myself. I knew the others could come to me and I could run with them. I was confident of my running.”
However, despite a strong lead, chasers Taccone and Parienko reeled in Raphael, cutting his advantage to just 14 seconds after two laps. In the third lap, Parienko surged ahead to take the lead, with Taccone keeping distance behind him. While the men have each finished 33rd in Huatulco in previous years and lined up in nearly identical positions on the start list on Sunday, it was Parienko who won out on Sunday.
The Russian took the top podium spot in two hours, 3 minutes, and 12 seconds. Taccone posted his highest ever ITU World Cup finish with silver 12 seconds later. Meanwhile, Perez held off a pair of Brazilians to take bronze in 2:03:44.
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