Cape Town marks the fourth stop and the third continent on the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series. Having just been added to the WTS line up last year, the South African course is a standard distance affair, with the Women set to start the competition on Saturday.
The Cape Town course is known for its flat ride on the bike, but it’s very cold waters on the swim, meaning weaker swimmers will get an added boost on the wetsuit-required swim. Last year we saw an early lead pack form of those who were able to conquer the chilly waters.
With Gwen Jorgensen opting not to make the trip down to South Africa, the top of the podium is up for grabs. The women’s start list includes two of her compatriots who could easily both be in contention to win their first WTS race of the season.
Flora Duffy is No. 3 on the start list and is expected to be a top competitor this weekend. The start to her year has been strong, but it has also been busy. Coming into South Africa she is recovering from her fifth-place finish in Gold Coast and a win at the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championships on April 18. Known for her skills on the bike, it remains to be seen if Duffy’s legs will be rested enough to make an impact in Cape Town.
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