Having taken place this Sunday, May 22, at the x-bionic sphere sports resort in Šamorín, Slovakia, The Championship saw Gustav Iden (NOR) and Sara Perez Sala (ESP) crowned champions.
The day tested all athletes with strong winds and warm temperatures alongside a highly competitive field. Over 1,130 athletes from 42 nations took part in the event.
“I was struggling so much in the swim,” said Gustav Iden. “It was a sub-standard swim for me and then I had a low pressure tyre but luckily I quickly got a pump from the volunteers.
“I struggled to keep up the power at the start of the bike. But I slowly I got into it and at the end I got there – to take the win here is amazing! It’s really tough to run on the grass here but I think I was suffering less than others, it’s so demanding, but I think I managed OK!”
Sara Perez Sala said “Right now I feel really tired but is this is a dream, so I’m very happy.
“I think I did the best race ever. I swam well, and in the bike I felt really good and did my best power ever. I knew I wanted to win and I wanted to sprint. In the last two kms I knew I had it – it was a great day, it was amazing.”
