24 Jun 2009

AIS athlete Emma Moffatt has won the US race of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU — World Championship Series, which took place in Washington, DC on 21 June. Moffatt took out first place in 1:59:55, beating fellow AIS athlete Emma Snowsill by 25 seconds.

Moffatt timed her race perfectly, emerging from the 15-kilometre swim in second place, staying with the front pack during the 40-kilometre cycle and then taking the lead early on in the 10-kilometre run.

US athletes Sarah Haskins and Mary Beth Ellis had a 25-second lead at the start of the 10-kilometre run, but Moffatt sprinted ahead and cruised to victory.

Moffatt was thrilled with the win.

‘It’s nice to come away with a win because it’s a bit of a surprise. The conditions were good — not too hot, a little windy, but it was a good day for racing.

‘I felt comfortable on the bike and I had a smooth transition from the bike to the run. I like to go out reasonably hard at the start of the run and fortunately that paid off today,’ Moffatt said.

AIS team-mate Annabel Luxford was also a strong contender in the world series triathlon, but a puncture in the closing stages knocked her out of the race.

Fellow AIS athlete Brad Kahlefeldt was also disappointed with his 11th place in the men’s race.