2025 Para Triathlon World Champions wow the crowds in Wollongong
The competition course was tough, but near-perfect conditions and an enthusiastic crowd made for an exciting day at the Para Triathlon World Championships in Wollongong.
Lauren Parker won her fifth women’s PTWC world title, with Thomas Fruehwirth (AUT) taking the men’s wheelchair crown. Dave Ellis and guide Luke Pollard (GBR) raced to gold in the men’s visually impaired event, while Susana Rodriguez overcame a fall to win the women’s PTVI category.
Paralympic Champions led in the next rounds: Chris Hammer (USA) won PTS5, Alexis Hanquinquant (FRA) claimed his eighth title in PTS4, and Grace Norman (USA) kept her win streak alive. Anu Francis took PTS2 gold for Australia, and Elise Marc (FRA) dominated the women’s PTS3. Jules Ribstein stayed on top for France in men’s PTS2.
