Derron punches ticket to Paris

Paris, France, August 18, 2023 - Paris played host to the test events for next year’s sportive highlight and On triathletes Lisa Tertsch, Verena Steinhauser, Petra Kurikova, Julie Derron, Kristian Blummenfelt, Max Studer and Rostyslav Pevtsov were on start to fight for their qualification sport for 2024. 

For Swiss triathlete Julie Derron, her hopes became true. She claimed the eighth place in 1:52:26, secured her ticket for next year, and will now have an entire year only to prepare instead of having to fight for the points and qualification rankings. 

Germany’s Lisa Tertsch came in only ten seconds later (01:52:36) but will still have to qualify. Verena Steinhauser from Italy finished 31st (01:56:51), and Czech Petra Kurikova in 32nd (01:56:59). 

In the men’s event, reigning Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt finished ninth (01:41:52) and 50 seconds behind winner Alex Yee. Switzerland’s Max Studer was eleventh (01:42:12). Rostyslav Pevtsov from Azerbaijdschan was 34th (01:43:32).

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