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James Edgar was in action at the 2024 World Triathlon Championship Series Hamburg, Germany, this past weekend.

The Sprint distance race featured a single lap 750m non-wetsuit swim in the Binnenalster, one of two artificial lakes within the city limits of Hamburg, six laps of a flat but technically demanding 20km bike course, followed by two laps of a flat paved run course. Athletes who are struggling on the bike section have the added pressure of being pulled from the race, as the run course allows for a “first runner – last biker” scenario.

The race was won in an incredible 50 minutes and 3 seconds by American Matt Hauser, current World Triathlon ranked number 4. He was followed shortly after by Vasco Vilaca of Portugal, and Pierre Le Corre of France, with all three using the race as final preparations for the Paris Olympic Games.

Edgar exited the water as part of a steady stream of athletes, producing a solid bike split to maintain his position in the chase pack. He went on to run a strong 14:38 for the 4.91km course to cross the finish line in 33rd place at his debut World Triathlon Championship Series race.

His next scheduled race is currently 2024 Europe Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championships Balikesir, Turkey, which is due to take place from 9th to 11th of August.