French Double in Junior Races
French triathlon is in good hands with Léa Houart and Tristan Douche taking the world junior titles in Wollongong.
The French duo won the respective junior titles at the Triathlon World Championships in Wollongong, Australia. Their methods of victory were contrasting, but both were well-deserved.
Pre-race women's favourite Fanni Szalai of Hungary took the silver medal for the second year in a row, while Britain's Alex Robin filled the runner-up spot in the men's race.
- Léa Houart led the field out of the 750m sea swim.
- Fanni Szalai and Lisa Lecompte were close behind.
- Defending champion Ambre Grasset was nearly a minute behind.
French triathlon looks in good hands
Author's summary: French duo wins junior titles.