2013 — Carfrae’s Run Record; Gómez vs. Brownlee
All yearsCarfrae’s Run Record; Gómez vs. Brownlee
Van Lierde wins Kona as Carfrae sets the run mark; Gómez edges Brownlee in a classic WTS season.
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From London’s Grand Final to Kona’s Queen K, precision pacing and late‑race surges define the year—and set new standards for what’s possible.
Highlights
- Frederik Van Lierde wins; Carfrae sets Kona run record
Van Lierde delivers a masterclass; Carfrae’s ~2:50 marathon rewrites the women’s run mark.
- Javier Gómez and Non Stanford win WTS world titles
A raucous London Grand Final crowns champions after year-long duels.
- Sebastian Kienle and Melissa Hauschildt win 70.3 Worlds
Kienle dominates on the bike; Hauschildt seals it on the run.
- Mixed Relay Worlds captivates Hamburg crowds
The fast, TV-friendly format gains momentum toward Olympic inclusion.
- Integrated hydration and storage systems proliferate
Clean aero setups become standard on long-course bikes.
Notable events
June
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Integrated hydration and storage systems proliferate
Clean aero setups become standard on long-course bikes.
July
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Mixed Relay Worlds captivates Hamburg crowds
The fast, TV-friendly format gains momentum toward Olympic inclusion.
September
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Sebastian Kienle and Melissa Hauschildt win 70.3 Worlds
Kienle dominates on the bike; Hauschildt seals it on the run.
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Javier Gómez and Non Stanford win WTS world titles
A raucous London Grand Final crowns champions after year-long duels.
October
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Frederik Van Lierde wins; Carfrae sets Kona run record
Van Lierde delivers a masterclass; Carfrae’s ~2:50 marathon rewrites the women’s run mark.