Triathlon World Cup: Hamburg expects 250,000 spectators!
Triathlon World Cup: Hamburg expects 250,000 spectators!
The World Triathlon Championship Series, which is considered the "largest triathlon in the world", took place in Hamburg last weekend. The event not only attracted top athletes, but also around 250,000 spectators. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, the individual race of women was on the program, while on Sunday the Mixed Relay World Championship crowned the competitions. The route through the city center of Hamburg not only promised exciting competitions, but also a challenge for the participants, since the route led around the Alster, with a swimming lap in the inland alster, followed by a bike and a running route that led to the old town.For women, we went through sprint distance: 750 meters swimming, 20 kilometers cycling and 5 kilometers running. Among the favorites was the local hero Lisa Tertsch, who now aimed for victory two years ago after her bronze medal. Her biggest rival turned out to be a Cassandre Beaubrand, who is considered the defending champion and Olympic champion. On Saturday, July 12th, the starting signal for the women's race was given at 6:35 p.m., which was broadcast live in the ARD, while the men started at 4:35 p.m.
strong services and challenges
The races were under a bad star for the German athletes who clearly missed the podium. The best German participant was Henry Graf, who, despite a fall, took a solid 5th place. For the men, last year's winner Matthew Hauser from Australia dominated, who, together with other protagonists of the series ranking like Luke Willian, provided exciting duels. Henry Graf and Lasse Lührs were among the other German athletes who wanted to go on a unsportsmanlike skill.
As part of the event, the major event led to considerable road closures in Hamburg. The police recommended that the city center be avoided far, which of course provided some circumstances among the spectators who still wanted to use the opportunity to support the athletes.
livestream and transmission
fans of the triathlon were able to follow the events comfortably from home. Livestreams were available on ARD and special platforms such as Triathlonlive.tv. The audience could look forward to an exciting mixed relay on Sunday, which started at 1:50 p.m. Anyone who had a subscription to triathlonlive.tv also received exclusive content from the incredibly exciting world of triathlon.
In the preliminary report, the World Cup series was not only emphasized as a valuable opportunity for professional athletes to prepare for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. ZDF also announced a comprehensive transfer of the young races and the elite competitions, which were offered on Saturday and Sunday through the streaming service.
The World Triathlon Championship Series has shown that it is not only the highlight of sporting events in Hamburg, but also serves as an excellent training opportunity for the athletes in front of the Great Olympics. Even if the German athletes disappointed this year, the audience remains optimistic about the next opportunity.
Further information on the events is on the pages of NDR , Tri Mag and ZDF to be found.
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