French triathlete Leonie Periault has just made waves 🌊 at the Yokohama World Triathlon Championship Series! On Saturday, she clinched the gold medal with a fantastic time of 1:52:28, finishing 36 seconds ahead of the USA's Taylor Knibb. Periault's victory not only marks the second World Triathlon Championship Series gold of her career but also secures her spot at the Paris Olympics! 🥇🇫🇷
Periault, 29, showed incredible endurance and speed throughout the race. Crossing the finish line 40 seconds ahead of her fellow French athlete Emma Lombardi, who grabbed the bronze, it was a proud day for France. Lombardi, just 22, will also be heading to the Paris Olympics, making it an exciting duo to watch! 🚴♀️
Taylor Knibb, representing the USA, put up a strong fight to take silver and had already secured her Olympic spot with a top-eight finish at the Paris test event last August. Her teammates, Taylor Spivey and Kirsten Kasper, finished fourth and fifth respectively, but Spivey narrowly missed out on an Olympic ticket this time. 🇺🇸
With the Paris Olympics on the horizon, these athletes are gearing up to bring their A-game. The energy is real, and we can't wait to see these amazing women compete on the world's biggest stage! 🌟
From inspiring performances to unforgettable moments, the road to Paris 2024 is heating up! Keep an eye on these triathlon stars—they're set to make history! 🏆🔥
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Triathlon: France's Periault wins gold at Yokohoma, seals Olympic spot
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