The recent race saw Taylor Spivey secure a fourth-place finish, marking her consistent season with two podium finishes. As the only country to have three women finish in the top 10, Team USA is on track to achieve greatness. Kirsten Kasper also had a strong showing, finishing in fifth place just behind Spivey. Despite setbacks from injuries and illnesses, Spivey remains optimistic about earning an Olympic quota and improving her performance further.
On the men’s side, Morgan Pearson led the way with a first-place finish in the recent race. The U.S. men’s team had solid performances, with Matt McElroy, Darr Smith, and Seth Rider finishing in the top 26. With Paris 2024 quickly approaching, Team USA is working hard to finalize its lineup for the upcoming Olympics. After their impressive silver medal performance in Tokyo 2020’s mixed relay event, they are aiming to build a roster that can compete for gold at Paris 2024.
Despite facing challenges such as injuries and illnesses during her season, Taylor Spivey has shown remarkable resilience and determination to succeed in her sport. She ranks fourth in the world and has had an impressive record of podium finishes throughout her career.
Kirsten Kasper also delivered an outstanding performance by finishing fifth place just behind Spivey. It was an excellent showing by both athletes who demonstrated their skills and dedication to their sport.
Meanwhile, Gwen Jorgensen made a comeback attempt after taking time off from competition due to injury and illnesses but finished in 15th place hopeful of qualifying for her third Olympics.
The US women’s team had an overall excellent performance with Taylor Knibb coming in second place while Summer Rappaport finished in 49th place.
Overall, Team USA is making progress towards achieving greatness in triathlon competition as they continue to work towards qualifying for Paris 2024.