Potter second and Yee fifth on triathlon return
Beth Potter finished second in the Yokohama triathlon, narrowly missing out on gold for the second consecutive year. Alex Yee made his return to the men's triathlon, finishing fifth after focusing on marathon running for the past 18 months. The British women performed well overall, with all four securing top-15 finishes in the event.
- ▪Beth Potter finished second in the Yokohama triathlon, just two seconds behind the winner.
- ▪Alex Yee returned to competition and finished fifth after an 18-month absence from WTCS events.
- ▪All four British women in the event secured top-15 finishes, showcasing a strong performance.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Potter second and Yee fifth on triathlon returnImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Beth Potter had three wins in her past four starts prior to Saturday's eventByBen RamsdaleBBC Sport journalistPublished28 minutes agoBeth Potter finished second in Yokohoma for a second consecutive year while Alex Yee came fifth on his return to the men's triathlon on Saturday.Olympic bronze medallist Potter, 34, who was third overall in the 2025 World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS), crossed the finish line in one hour 50 minutes 15 seconds - two seconds behind winner Tilda Mansson.Potter and Mansson were the frontrunners throughout the race and battled for victory in a thrilling sprint finish.But it was deja vu for 34-year-old Potter who narrowly missed out on gold in the same event last year…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at BBC Sport.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from BBC Sport
