The 2022 World Triathlon Cup Valencia was the setting for the second of three ASICS World Triathlon Team events this year, where members of the squad from smaller, developing triathlon federations were selected to receive help covering travel and accommodation costs, as well as the support of the team coaches and staff on site, as they chase Olympic qualification points for Paris 2024.
One of the athletes in Valencia was Erica Hawley, and the weekend was extended with a presentation to explain the intricacies of the Olympic Qualification points system by World Triathlon’s Enrique Quesada.
For Hawley, it was a tough time in the swim setting her back and though she posted one of the fastest bike splits of the day, the effort of catching onto the front pack took its toll, crossing the finish line in 38th place.
