Hamburg Triathlon: World Series

Welcome to round six of the 2014 world triathlon series. We are in

the beautiful port city of hamburg. What a weekend to be in Germany.

Although the whole country understandably has gone World Cup

crazy, there is plenty of enthusiasm for the World Cup is Mac biggest

triathlon. Hamburg has always been a highlight on the world triathlon

series circuit, huge crowds turn up to cheer on the elite athletes and

the 11,000 amateurs who take part. For the second year in a vote this

stock will serve up a double dose of action by hosting the mixed team

relay World Championships. We have highlights of all three races coming

up. Hamburg is one of two races left,

both of them sprint distance before the next month's grand final. He is

a B cup of the five races so far. In Auckland Hannay Gomez took top

honours in the men's series. Jodie Stimpson in the women. They made it.

Two out of two in Cape Town and yorker Harmer Javier Montoya and

further as the USA's when Jorgensen got her first 's victory of the

season. Gwen was on top again in London. Mario Mola got his first

ever world triathlon series win. Last time out in Chicago, this

happened. Round five of the 2014 world triathlon series in Chicago is

underway. The lead pack beginning to establish themselves, working

together. Gomez is gone. He has tried to kick away from Mario Mola.

He suddenly went for it. It might have just brought him success.

Javier Gomez Noya of Spain. He raises his finger. Yet another win

for the Spaniard. They are into Lake Michigan. They

need more to stay away from Gwen Jorgensen. Jorgensen waits for her

time to strike. She moves clear of Jenkins. It is a record breaking

sixth win for Gwen Jorgensen. Heading into Hamburg this weekend

Gwen Jorgensen's three wins this season means she has built up a

commanding lead at the top of the women's rankings. She has taken part

in one more race and Helen Jenkins and Jodie Stimpson and to more than

her compatriot Sarah Groff. With three races left, the Welsh title is

still up for grabs. It is looking more and more likely that the world

title will remain in Spain -- world title. Mr consistent, Javier Gomez

Noya strong in Chicago but in London he is more vulnerable over the

sprint distance. Two to come, Hamburg and Stockholm, Mario Mola if

back to his best, Jonny Brownlee, will look to capitalise. One notable

absentee is world champion Stanford, and because she isn't racing she

will keep the Company this weekend and in Glasgow at the Commonwealth

Games. Wellcome. I know you will be rather

out there defending your title. It has been a tough season watching

everyone else race while I have sat on the sofa watching. Initially the

emotion was very raw. Having to break the news to my friends and

family about the Commonwealth Games was tough. I am fashioning the

latest footwear. Tell us why you have this lovely shoe. Initially, I

tore my tissue that runs along the sole of my foot and it supports my

foot. As I was trying to rehabilitate, 6-8 weeks, for

London, I picked up a stress response. Not a fracture? But

almost. The stage before a fracture. Ack for six weeks -- back for six

weeks. You must know what people like Chris Froome are feeling by not

being able to defend their sporting title. Definitely. Watching that

race and watching him and Mark Cavendish crash out, I really feel

for them. I know exactly what they are going through. My heart goes out

to them. We are looking forward to the action. She was at the heart of

the action last year, coming second to Germany's Annie Howell. She has

not been able to recover from a crash on the London course at the

end of May. But with Gwen Jorgensen, Helen Jenkins and Jodie Stimpson

competing this weekend, we have quite a race on our hands.

Congratulations on your silver in Chicago. At the beginning of the

year, would you have expected this level of success? No, I would not

have expected it with the preparation I had had and the

training. As the year has gone on, I have got it and felt better in each

race. Chicago was my best race this year. How are you, Jody, had he

recovered from the foot injury? I am fine. Straight away after London it

did not take long to heal. It has been a hard block of training. It

has been in my bubble, head down and just swim, bike, run, repeat. I am

feeling like I have stepped up in fitness. Congratulations on your

record-breaking sixth world triathlon series win. Were you aware

of that record, going into the Chicago race? People had talked that

record but it was not something I was thinking about. -- talked about.

I was focused on race day. It was a good experience, bigger races and

that crowd. I felt them pushing me to the finish line, which was

incredible. Missing a home race is always devastating. As most

athletes. It tends to be one of the premier events for you in the year.

But sometimes you have to sacrifice a short-term goal for a long-term

goal. To finish up the season well, and not compromise my injury was

definitely the priority. Gwen is the fastest runner we have seen for a

number of years in this sport. She has made such an impact. It is

what everyone is talking about. I am trying to focus on my strength. My

strengths is being a strong triathlete across three

disciplines, we need to use that to our advantage. The weakness for Gwen

is her power on the bike, the first acceleration. People are committed.

That would be the opportunity to get an advantage over Gwen. GB girls

can't do it on their own commerce takes a committed group to put the

hammer down on the bike -- on their own, it takes. Everybody needs to

give the bike a good effort this weekend.

Not long to go until the women's race start and the competitors have

come into the transition area to park their bikes and put the

equipment that they need into their boxes before they go off for their

warm up. What is going through your head at this point? Everyone has

their game face on but it is a face. I am normally inside, panicking a

bit. But in a brave face on, on the outside. Everyone is an individual

and will prepared differently. I have a dance and try to relax. No

dancing here just yet, what have you made of the women's series?

Exciting, different people on the podium every time. Gwen is the

favourite, she is running away with it. Exciting to see what happens. On

your day you are the next fastest runner, you could give Gwen a run

for her money, but is there anyone else on the current circuit that

could train up and compete with her on that one? Currently, she is

running away with it. Helen Jenkins before the Olympics, that is when

she was in great form. Before the Olympics, she could have challenged

when. Hopefully she can get back their -- challenged Gwen. We will

see how she goes. We have heard from the leading contenders, who should

we look out for on the course today? We have the Olympic bronze-medallist

back in the game but the last time we saw how was the grand final in

2012. Interesting that Erin is back, she had a long time out, she hasn't

rushed back into it. She is only back because she is in shape.

Interesting to see how she goes. Sophia Sala, the young gun, German,

she came second in the Europeans recently. In front of a home crowd

she will be eager to show off what she can do. A big home crowd,

hundreds of thousands. Time to This is because they face. 750

metres in the water and then on to two wheels. Six 3.3 kilometre labs

on the bike. Taking them on several of the bridges. A couple of out and

backs, tight turns but a scenic route as well. This is one of the

out and backs, the hairpin. They head back to transition in front of

the City Hall in Hamburg. Onto the five K run, 5,000-metre foot race to

round off things. It will be contested over two 2.5 kilometre

labs. -- laps. When Jorgensen is in number one, Jenkins two, Stimson and

gruff. -- gruff. A return to racing today for the

Olympic silver-medallist Lisa laudanum with number 60.

They are calls to their marks and they are underway. A single lap in

the water. -- called to. Out into the open water before turning and

returning. 750 metres in the water to be followed by a short sprint

distance ride of 20 kilometres, around the streets of hamburg. The

run is a five kilometre, 5,000-metre, two 4.5 kilometre labs.

A fast and furious start in Hamburg. It certainly is. The pontoon, the

athletes will be nervous. A long and narrow pontoon. A sprint distance,

750 metres, straight out, just over 350 metres before they turn. You

have got to hit the pace, really top end if you want to have any chance

of coming out with the front leaders. A big race for some of

these athletes. As they are coming into this race. Commonwealth Games

athletes. Two weeks before, just under. They are making this

right-handed turn, now. I think that is Helen Jenkins. Jenkins is right

up there with the lead group, number two, Jenkins in third position

around in the kayak. Which is there for safety reasons and as a marker.

There is a bit of ducking and diving going on at the first of those

turning points. As the big group comes around. If you then get pushed

under the giant yellow inflatables. I am always amazed we don't have

more accidents in that situation. They will only make this turn once.

Single lap situation. The second sprint of the season. There will be

a sprint in Stockholm next time out as well. Aileen Reid, representing

Ireland. She will represent Northern Ireland at the forthcoming

Commonwealth Games. We look out for her wearing number 21 today.

Pamela Oliveira grinds it out towards the end of the swim. Alice

Betto of Italy just getting the nudge, now. In front. They will head

towards the exit, via the echoes under the bridge.

Getting back towards the finish. Quite spooky under that bridge, at

least 40 metres long. Perhaps by the time they have gone through it, they

will only take 15 seconds or so but it will be very dark. If you arms

will flap around, physical contact, if they lose the light going under

that tunnel. The swim is almost done in this sixth round of the world

triathlon series for 2014. They have a choice of two sides coming out on

the water, we will check on everybody's position. A warm welcome

for all the athletes as they wake their way towards transition. Betto,

Oliveira. Helen Jenkins in good shape.

Jorgensen right in there. bike. This course is six laps of 3.3

kilometres. The swim does not seem to have affected her. I wonder how

she will tackle this technical course. Sarah Groff getting a bit

tangled up. She was trying to shadow when yorgensen out of transition. We

have an early retirement, Juri Ide. She is able to get on her bike and

leave transition. She was in great shape leaving Chicago. It is a great

shame for her. Lucy Hall is very much a feature of the Olympic

triathlon in Hyde Park. She was there to help Helen Jenkins along.

White and I think she has backed off a bit on her swim. She -- I think

she has backed off a bit on her swim. She has been working on her

bike. Expect to see her out the front. She is very confident of her

biking skills. The world number one, wearing number one as such. Keeping

out of trouble and riding with a group of seven or eight bunched

together. I can see Sarah Groff there, compatriot of Gwen Jorgensen.

together. I can see Sarah Groff I can see another compatriot as

well. The Germans are well represented.

The lead group are almost halfway through, 11.7 kilometres to go.

Still around 30 athletes in this front group. They are determined to

keep the pace up. The German crowd would be silent if there were not

some interest as far as they are concerned. They have two people in

the front group. The 19-year-old has just been given the chance to raise

for the German team. Emma Jackson from Australia is at the back of the

pack. She likes to sit in and get a bit of a ride. This is the trickiest

turn on the course. Time for cool heads. The only opportunity they had

was to ride into the turn really hard and come out really fast. She

is a tall girl. This course would be very challenging for her. Lucy Hall

is doing a lot of work. That is great to see. I worry about her legs

when it comes to the run. With just under eight: It is to ride before

the 5000 metres conclusion, it is all playing into the hands of Gwen

yorgensen. We know about her running capabilities. She -- when

yorgensen. We know about her running capabilities. She will not have any

deficit to make up if capabilities. She will not have any

two wheels safely. She needs to do it in her own time. You mention the

retirement of Emma. That is a bit of a sorry sight. It was good to see

her racing. It seems she has become a bit frustrated. She would be

better working in a pack and she will be on her home. With two laps

to go on the bike, they are not going to drop Gwen, are they? Sign

they are not really coordinating it. Unless they coordinate it, they

are not going to get a breakaway. Back with the front of the lead

group and once again it is Lucy Hall forcing the pace. Lisa Norden is in

third place. She knows this course well and will

have a lot of confidence going out onto the run. The winner is out and

Non Stanford is out. Andrea Hewitt was fourth and Ashleigh Gentle

faith. -- fifth. That was 12 months ago. The German crowd be hoping for

an improvement. I feel sorry for Annie not to have made this race.

She had a crash in London and has ended up with a nerve problem. She

got a doctor out of retirement. He helped her before with a similar

problem. Lucy Hall has made a break here. They seem to be responding

behind. Her only chance of a top finish would be if they make a

break. It will be difficult. I would be surprised if they let her get

away. Saying that, it is a good 50 metres. About three seconds the gap

between Lucy Hall and the rest of the chasing group. They have now

become the chasing group. Just under five kilometres to ride. Lucy has

really attacked the course. She is a tall girl. It could be hard for her

around the bends. She is very confident in her biking ability. I

love to see a writer who takes it on and wants to have a go. Hall is out

of the saddle. She is putting plenty of daylight tween the wheels. The

penultimate lap is at an end. One to go. -- between the wheels. Lucy Hall

is leading, as she has done on every step of this ride so far. Emma

Moffatt in fourth place. They take the Bell with Lucy Hall leading them

through. The final map is under way. News from the camp where Jodie

trains with Darren Smith, she is clocking some of her best times in

training. She had a nasty incident in Japan. By all accounts she is

back on form again and at her best in 2014. There she

back on form again and at her best screen, Jodie Stimpson surging to

the front. It is the first we have seen of her at the front of the

pack. Lucy Hall having a little chat with Jodie Stimpson. The trio of

British triathletes, Helen Jenkins, Jodie Stimpson and Lucy Hall leading

them through. The last lap is under way. Transition is absolutely

crucial. The second transition needs to be executed accurately, quickly,

without danger of incurring any sort of stop -go penalty. In other words,

the Mint has to be correctly placed in the containers. -- the equipment.

It has two hit the spot. So many times we have seen triathletes

penalised for not doing the basics correctly. It is so hard. They get

twitchy and nervous. The seconds are so important. They do know the

rules. We have seen a few of them caught out in the past. The pace is

easing off slightly as they make their way to this final lap, the

last lap of six. And then on to the round, which is just a two lap

affair today. Two laps of 2.5 kilometres to round off the sprint

distance of the triathlon. Sarah Groff has gone through. Gwen has

gone through. She probably thinks this race is once again for her to

win. The Germans are manoeuvring and jostling for position. They are

heading into the second transition area. It'll interesting to see where

Gwen Jorgensen puts herself. She is a slow burn up on the run. She

gradually built into the run. -- burner. Can Gwen Jorgensen be

gradually built into the run. -- today? She puts her

gradually built into the run. -- to remove the strap on her shoe. At

the front of the field, number 37, Kate McIlroy of New Zealand has come

through to take first position and tried to give herself a head start,

as she begins the five kilometres run to round things off here today.

This is where a good transition can make the difference, especially in

April -- a sprint race. At the end of the 20 K bike stage. A group of

30 plus athletes arrive in transition, ready to park their

bikes and put on their running shoes and sunglasses and begin their 5000

metre run. Jodie Stimpson is there and the shoes are going on quickly

and effectively. Jodie Stimpson in and the shoes are going on quickly

and out of transition. Helen Jenkins hopefully will not be too far

behind. Gwen Jorgensen will not be worrying about this. She is in a

good position. Emma Jackson from Australia. Helmets and sunglasses

safely in the boxes. It is easy to spot the running start of when

yorgensen. -- Gwen yorgensen. It is Jodie Stimpson from Great Britain.

She is 12 in the triathlon standings. Back-to-back victories in

Auckland and Cape Town. She is leading them in Hamburg today. She

is picking off race after race. She is gliding past Ashleigh Gentle.

Wearing the number one on her shoulder. Another victim, Lisa

Norden. Next to get overtaken, one by one she picks them. I wonder if

she is sensing a bit of danger. Perhaps not looking quite so

comfortable as we normally would see her. A little bit overheated may be.

The temperature is around 22 degrees. The next victim is the

German. She moves alongside Kate McIlroy. Aileen Reid from Ireland

will be the next one to feel her breathing down her neck. Sarah Groff

will be passed as well, as she moves up shoulder to shoulder with Helen

Jenkins. Can she respond? She is right behind. This is a brutal

attack. Past one of the other Americans and she is right up

Might be the next victim. The towards the front.

Might be the next victim. The Italian is next to go. Number eight,

Alice Betto, did not last long. She can see the front of the field now.

At the front of the field, we have got Kirsten Sweetland of Canada. We

have Jodie Stimpson of Great Britain and the Italian, reaching for water.

She won bronze medal in the Italian championships. We talked about how

strong they were. She will have all the spectators, the pressure of the

crowds on her. Gwen Jorgensen Pastor Samuels,

fighting for position. Jenkins back in the pack. Jenkins with her eyes

firmly on the Commonwealth Games. She will not want to risk any injury

here today. Jorgensen not involved in the Commonwealth Games as an

American. At the Canadian Sweetland will be. Near the front of this race

-- but the Canadian. Jodie Stimpson. Gwen Jorgensen continues to make

inroads, continues to close the gap towards the front three. How running

style perhaps deceptive. She has such a long stride but the turnover

is there, she is fast, her hunched shoulders make her look slower than

she is. 15th .3 on this course last year -- 15.3. 16 minutes for her

previous sprint distance. It is hot, though. She has athletes in

front of her, still a lot of work to go.

Joe -- Jodie Stimpson in front with Sweden. Annamaria Mazzetti could not

stay with them. Jackson is moving up a position or two. -- with

Sweetland. Towards the end of the first lap of two. Jorgensen now in

sixth position. As she continues her relentless run towards the front of

this sixth stage of the world triathlon series. Hoping for four

wins in a row. Jorgensen now breathing down

Jackson's Mac. Green and gold. Long-haired Australian. Now shoulder

to shoulder with Jorgensen -- Jackson. She can see Stimson, a

matter metres between the leading two. Jackson in third and Jorgensen

in fourth -- Stimpson. She picks them off, she has a break up

overtakes them and moves onto the next one. She is that good she can

take a break, take a breath and go for the next attack.

They are approaching the end of the first lap of two over this sprint

distance. Two and a half kilometres to run. Jorgensen has got with the

front pack. She has settled back. She is running at their pace at the

moment. Andrea Hewitt and Mazzetti with the short strides from the

Italian, desperately trying to stay with the leaders.

Annamaria Mazzetti. And the rest of the group of six in front of her

take the Bell. One lap to go. 2.5 kilometres to run. It is coming

down, potentially, to a sprint finish between Gwen Jorgensen and

Jodie Stimpson. Let's see how it unfolds over the final lap. I didn't

see Helen Jenkins coming through there. As we said earlier, perhaps

deep in her training and Commonwealth Games preparation.

Having a look at the athlete sharing water, showing great sportsmanship.

Some managing to get water, others not. A shared water bottle between

Stimpson and Jorgensen, who now moves to joint first position. They

shared water. Now they are attempting to share the lead, but I

don't think anyone can match Gwen Jorgensen's turn of speed. She has

kicked away. The first to respond is Sweetland. But only at about 50%.

Jackson is trying to go with the American. She is also struggling. It

seems that Stimpson, at the moment...

Such a strong runner. Third in London behind Sarah Groff and Gwen

Jorgensen. This was the view from roadside. Jodie Stimpson took a

gulp. And then passed it to Gwen Jorgensen. Jackson from Australia

holding onto silver. Sweetland from Canada in the red and white, still

looking so Jorgensen leads the way for the

United States of America. Emma Jackson in second, for Australia.

Kirsten Sweetland third, for Canada. The last 1500 metres to run, just

about one mile to go in Hamburg. Since we have been covering

Jorgensen from this angle, she hasn't once looked over her

shoulder. Such is her confidence. Let's have a count, one, two, three,

four seconds is the gap between Jorgensen and second and third.

There is a battle going on for runners up spot at the moment but

the win is surely in the bag for Gwen Jorgensen. She is away.

I question whether she would manage to get round this very tough

technical bike course in one piece but she certainly has -- I

questioned. She seems totally invincible at the moment. She is on

3424 points in the standings, Helen Jenkins has 2666 in second. Victory

today in Hamburg will surely put the world triathlon series title for

2014 out of reach, as far as the rest of them are concerned.

Jorgensen has certainly come and conquered this year.

She has cleaned up in the last few races. The winner in Yokohama over

the Olympic distance. The winner over the sprint distance in London

and back to the Olympic distance in Chicago. At the last race she won

again. There is nothing to stop her, this season. Looks like Andrea

Hewitt now has dropped Jodie Stimpson. Jodie Stimpson, another

athlete who will head off to the Commonwealth Games. Just over a

week's time. Two Commonwealth athletes fighting it out for second

and third. Jackson and Sweetland. Although it is over the Olympic

distance in Gaza it means the British triathletes will have

something to think about -- distance in triathletes. They will be a

threat for the Commonwealth medals. Jorgensen now is cruising. Looks

comfortable all the way. Still hasn't been tempted to turn her head

and look behind and see what the others are doing.

Just a little glance, there. No one inside, because she turned the

corner. Jorgensen knows she is on her own -- no one in sight. A sprint

going on for second place as Jackson moves to get in front of Kirsten

Sweetland. Emma Jackson goes into second as Sweetland looks behind to

see Hewitt of New Zealand and Stimpson of Great Britain.

Approaching the final stages of this sprint distance, world triathlon

series race, in Hamburg. As expected, it has been a cruise, in

the end, for Gwen Jorgensen of the United States of America. She will

take her fourth straight world triathlon series win. She has done

it in some style. Her move through the pack on the run was ruthless and

relentless. She picked them off, one by one. She made the front. Then she

made her decisive break and she eases up to win in Hamburg. Fabulous

form, again, from Gwen Jorgensen. The sprint is on for second with

Jackson just taking it away from Sweetland. Jackson into second.

Sweetland takes third. Fourth place will go to the New Zealander, Andrea

Hewitt. And then Jodie Stimpson is the first British triathlete home in

fifth position. 21 seconds off the pace. Mazzetti of Italy finishes

next. The head of Vicky Holland, with an excellent performance.

Mazzetti home in sixth, Vicky Holland will take seventh. And then

they come home in drips and drab. Barbara Riveros and Aileen Reid in

ninth position. For Ireland. Ashleigh Gentle rounding up the top

ten for Australia. The first German home to great applause here is

Rebecca Robisch in 13th position. Anja Knapp beaten by Sarah Groff on

the line. Eventually finishing in 16th spot, Anja Knapp. Fantastic

race. What a masterful display from Gwen Jorgensen.

Yet another victory for Gwen Jorgensen. This time over the sprint

distance in Hamburg. Helen Jenkins pulled out shortly

after the start of the run with a calf strain. Congratulations, you

have conquered Yokohama, Chicago, London and now Hamburg. It was hard,

the girls pushed me. You had a great swim, how hard was the bag? I had a

good swim, but I did not ride in great position. -- how hard was the

bike? I was trying to surge and go with Gwen, but I could not stay with

her. Sweetland stayed with me the whole way, it was a sprint finish. I

was aiming for this my whole life and after five years of injury I was

wondering if it would ever happen. I am thrilled. That was hard. I was

coming off a hard training blog, I knew it would be a tough day today.

-- training block. A good swim, although I got it annihilated on the

first turn. The bike was tough, it was a quick circuit. Trying to stay

near the front. I felt good on the first lap of the run. My coach said

to go hard and then work bits of the run. But I did not have that top end

today. Maybe expected. I have ten days until the Commonwealth Games,

it will be trying to get work done and rest up. COMMENTATOR: The

women's standings after six events with the top five counting Gwen

Jorgensen is miles ahead of Jodie Stimpson. After today's second

position Emma Jackson has moved up to fourth.

We saw Graham Cumming, let's leave that to one side. What a finish for

second place -- when coming. Exciting scene Sweetland and Emma on

the front line. I thought Kirsten had it but Emma came through, she is

a strong runner, not overly surprised. Great to see Kirsten on

the podium. Fourth place, a third Commonwealth athlete in Andrea

Hewitt from New Zealand. Three Commonwealth athletes in front of

the first British goal, bit worrying. But hopefully they are

aiming for the Commonwealth Games and this is a training race. We have

nothing to worry about. Something else we might have to worry about is

not seeing Helen Jenkins finish. It is concerning Helen did not finish.

She had in the goal in her ankle, playing it cautious. She did not

want to risk anything today. How would you assess the rest of the

British owners. Another solid result from Jodie in fifth and Vicky

stepped up into seventh, that is the best result she had all year. Lucy

did well on the bike, pushing the pace, that could be significant. A

similar thing, it is tough. You could see Emma Jackson suffering.

Time to switch our focus onto the men's race. Last year Jonathan

Brownlee outsprinted his older brother Alistair Brownlee in a

brilliant finish but that was the last race at Johnny won on the

series. He still has a chance of becoming world champion but Alistair

hasn't, he hasn't competed in enough races. The men's field have opened

up and kept us on our toes. -- has opened up.

Congratulations on becoming European champion for a third time, how

important was that win for you? The European is always a good thing to

win, a fantastic thing to win it three times so far. The last six

weeks have been good training. I have done as good a training as I

could have hoped. Another six week like that, I could be as fit as I

could be but not far off. -- six weeks. How has the altitude training

be for you? Good, we were in San Moritz for six weeks, it has worked

well for me before. Moritz for six weeks, it has worked

Olympics in 2012 we spent a month, five weeks up there. It works in two

ways, the altitude helps, it is a benefit. Secondly, nothing to do

apart from train, benefit. Secondly, nothing to do

had been on the back foot since the start. My main problem has been

going into the start of the season but is prepared as I could be. Other

athletes, Javier Gomez Noya Mario Mola were in camps before. I went

from Yorkshire to Auckland. I came home again and had ten days training

and back into another race, home again and another race. There has

only been ten days here and there to train. Would you say this is your

best season so far? I have never won four races before, last year two and

another two. I have been consistent. I will not force it.

Amazing, things are going really well. Happy with my training. And my

racing. The only bad race I had was London where I came sixth. The

others were great, really happy. next to him in races. We both want

to win. I can learn a lot from him. How are you viewing the hamburg

race? It is a World Series race. I would like to be competitive. You've

got one over on Alastair last year. It is a good course, a good, sprint

race. It was a fast bike fast run. On Saturday it should be a very fast

run. Alastair is fit and I am fit as well, so should be a fast five K.

Not unusually we have not seen Alastair and Jonathan dominating the

season. Are they back in form? They have been training really well.

Alastair is really confident after his win at the Europeans. The way he

carries himself and the transition, he knows what form he is in and I

think he is ready to deliver today. The European title has helped his

confidence and helped him mentally. Absolutely. That was him stamping

his authority and saying, do not forget about me! I will cause you

trouble. Jonathan is not as confident as Alastair. He loves the

sprint. I think he will be there. He always comes out on top in that. Who

else might we see on the podium? I think Richard Murray won here a

couple of years ago, also our own Royal. He is coming into form. I

would not be surprised if he were there. -- Aaron Royle.

Round six of the World Triathlon Series for 2014. World number one

closest to us, Javier Gomez. He is looking for his fifth win of 2014.

Sprint distance here and they are getting ready to enter the water.

Away they go! 66 men lined up on the blue pontoon. 750 metres in the

water. A gorgeous afternoon in the lovely, early evening sunshine. The

crowds are ten, 12 deep in places. They love the triathlon here. It is

a very spectator friendly venue. We will expect the usual suspects to

make their mark at the front of the swim field. Gomez and the Bramley

brothers will not be too far away. Those are the weather conditions. It

will mainly be sunny and nice and warm in and out of the water. It is

a bit of a dashed this one. It is certainly. I was looking at the

pontoon. I was so nervous. The anticipation at the start of the

sprint race was different from the Olympics. Watching the athletes

along the pontoon, they were all twitching, waiting for the guns to

go. Very early on, we have our leader. The South African is out

front. Engine ensure from Ireland and Javier Gomez and the roundly

brothers. Javier Gomez is on the left of the pontoon. We can see this

group coming together. Quite an interesting formation. The

Czechoslovakian will be traditionally near the front of the

swim. He is absent today so we expect possibly to see the French

man. He is one of the strongest swimmers. Let's just checked on the

number on the swim have. -- the swim hat. This guy keeps very low in the

water. I can see the guys on the accompanying boat. It is number 45.

It is the French man who is cutting a really nice line through the flat

water. A good, fast start from him. You can see the lead he has got as

they come to the turn. They will disappear under the bridge for a

while before coming out of the quarter after 750 metres. That is

followed by a 20 K ride on two wheels. They will have a 20 K ride

and then five K is on foot to finish it off. Two 2.5 calamity laps. A

different lap for the run than the bike. -- 2.5 kilometre laps. It will

be interesting to see who he has got for company. The Brownlee brothers

will not want to be too far away. Javier Gomez and Mario Mola have

both won races this season. Mario Mola won the only other sprint race

in Hyde Park, ahead of Richard Murray and Joe Parreira of Portugal.

In 2007, Rafael won the world Junior championships in hamburg. 33 is

accompanying him. It is Henry Scoop men. He is taking his place. The

South African with the slightly scruffy swim stroke. Number 33 and

number 25. Now they start to get under the bridge. It stretches out.

You can see where they exit the water, the blue ramp on the middle

of the screen, to the right of the crane. They jog round to wed the

bikes are parked in transition. They spent a bit of time out of view.

Those at the rear will not yet have entered the dark, cavernous caves

underneath the tunnel here at the end of the swim in Hamburg. Here

they come now. The two leading men in the water.

they come now. The two leading men in the Very early on in this race it

they come now. The two leading men is a bit early to call. It just goes

to show how fast they have taken out of the swim. They have not given

their weaker swimmers any chance of getting on the feet of the faster

guys. A lovely, intimate atmosphere here in Hamburg. Spectators are up

close and personal with the triathletes as they come to the end

of stage one. They will be looking out for the Germans as well. They

will have to really work hard to be in the top 12. They are not in a

real rush. Gomez on his way. Dmitry Polyanskiy was third out of the

water. Alastair Brownlee coming out in seven. He is ahead of Aaron Royle

and Benjamin Shaw. The first of the Germans is there. Joe Parreira is in

good shape. He is in good form as well. He is in the running again.

Away they go. Helmets on. No time last having to take off wet suits

today. Just a case of resting your feet on top of your shoes which are

already fixed to the pedals. Henry leading them out of transition. He

is looking around for some company. It will not be long before a decent

sized group forms at the front of the race field. It looks as though

Javier Gomez is in good shape. Number ten coming into site is the

French man. The main threats to the likes of Javier Gomez and Jonathan

Brownlee, Mario Mola and Richard Murray are a good 40 seconds back.

It will be hard with these guys putting the hammer down in the first

few kilometres. I can just see the Brownlee brothers heading up the

second pack. There is Jonathan Brownlee. This is a chase pack just

behind the pack which contains Geordie go -- Javier Gomez, Richard

Murray is in there. Number 23 there. He is one of very few athletes who

have been on the podium here. Since it has been a World Series triathlon

event, the Brownlee brothers and Javier Gomez have been on the

podium. Back with the leaders now and Javier Gomez is putting the

hammer down. He is attempting to stretch this league. The chase group

is not too far behind. They are trying -- I am trying to get to get

account on how far they are behind. I make that about four microseconds,

unofficially. Jonathan is any two spaces behind his older brother. It

is unusual not to see the Brownlee brothers in the front pack. The

leading group of seven are about to be swallowed up by the chasing group

of about 20. So, I think we will have a group of 25, 26 forming quite

quickly. Tom Davidson, who has been so fundamental in bringing the back

swimmers up to the front pack, not racing here today. He is deciding

that the sprint distance is not really for him. It could prove to be

a bit difficult for Mario Mola if he has not made the front pack. He is a

bit down on the swim. The real danger here. He won London. He is

showing he is the man to beat over a sprint distance. They are

approaching the end of their first slap of six. We will get a full

check of the triathletes involved in the front group of 20 or so. At the

end of the first lap, it is the man who was first out of the water who

is in first. Jonathan Brownlee is there as well, as is Aaron Royle.

Then Alastair. Benjamin Shaw, I think, of Ireland, also coming

through in that group. One lap down and fight to go. This is the chase

pack, led by Richard Murray. A huge group here, coming through single

file. They are staying out of trouble.

group here, coming through single file. They are staying The group of

about 30, a gap of about five seconds. We have got three distinct

groups forming. Back with the leaders now. 34, then Shaw, from

Ireland. Also in this group is Raphael and both the Brownlee

brothers. They are shoulder to shoulder. You can see the red, white

and blue at the front of this group, with Javier Gomez involved as

well. The element that there are 19 athletes involved in that group full

it is great to see them working. The Brownlee brothers have got that

train going. Number 47, the German. A bit of interest for the home

crowd. Steffen Justus has had a good start

to the bike. Germans up with the front group.

As we get a shot as they come around the corner. The second pack.

Daylight between the first and second pack. Both the brothers and

have a is -- and Javier Gomez Gomez. Mola Mac and Murray trying their

best to reel in the leaders. It is a familiar sight, the three

top triathletes in the last five years, the Brownlee brothers and

have yet. -- and have yet is the out in front.

That bend is tight, the speed they are coming into it. They make this

course is so narrow to give the spectators a good view. End of lap

two on the bike. Have Javier Gomez Noya forces his way to

the front. He will have first position at the end of the second

lap. With the brothers hot on his heels. Justus is up there as well.

Justus and the other German. Henri Schoeman first out of the water with

the front group. 32 seconds separates the front and

second pack, which is quite a significant time gap. Just a few

kilometres of this bike ride. Richard Murray from South Africa

struggles in the swim. He relies on working with some opponents on two

wheels. And his strong running speed. That body language suggests

Meanwhile, the leaders are starting enough to do some damage, here.

Meanwhile, the leaders are starting to look a bit busier.

Pereira just deciding to take on it is time -- deciding to take on some

food. Jonathan Brownlee attacks. Definite attack, let's see who will

go with him. Jonathan tries to stretch the lead group.

They are on lap five of six. Perhaps he thinks he needs a head start,

coming into transition. Perhaps he believes that if he breaks away

coming out of transition, he can go on and win this race. The last time

he won a world triathlon series was 12 months ago right here in Hamburg.

Leading his brother in a Brownlee 1-2. Shaw from Ireland deciding to

go with him, sensing the danger. Gomez has it covered as well. In

turn, the rest of them respond. Pereira and Alistair Brownlee. They

attempt to close the gap. The athletes certainly keeping this race

very honest and very alive. Gomez sat in for a while, taking a bit of

a breather. But he is back on, now. On the wheel of Benjamin Shaw from

Ireland. Jonathan Brownlee lead them. Deep in lap five of the

hairpin. -- leaves them. Brownlee going wider than he might have

anticipated. The gap is a second to the next little group led by Joao

Pereira. Alistair isn't too far behind. But it is Gomez who is

settling things down, the world number one responded to the threat

of Jonathan Brownlee. He is back at the front of the race.

700 metres to go on two wheels. Starting to build towards its

crescendo, here. As the front group eyeballed the chasers. With Richard

Murray all of a sudden, responding, no he has work to do. Too much work

to do. -- he knows. Joao Silva, a strong athlete. Another one of those

athletes that has not had the greatest of seasons. Winner in

Yokohama. Great to see Benjamin Shaw in such great shape, head of the

Commonwealth games. -- ahead of. Taking his turn on the front. Hands

down to the shoes, Velcro straps ripped apart. The line approaching.

The end of the bike. After 20 kilometres on two wheels, they will

get off and Sprint as fast as they can, carrying their breaks, wheeling

their bikes towards the preassigned points in the assigned area --

carrying their bikes. The Brownlee brothers arrived. Vincent Luis not

far away. Javier Gomez Noya in seventh position. Some of the big

names in the triathlon world in contention. Johnny arrives, bright

orange shoes, right foot, left but, stumbled slightly. Needed to be in

and out of that a bit quicker, Jonny Brownlee, he would have liked to

have been. A glance over his shoulder to check everything went in

his box. Memories of 2012 when he served that time penalty for getting

on his bike to early. The two Frenchmen break first,

on his bike to early. The two Raphael, but they will soon be

caught. Javier Gomez With Jonathan Brownlee leaving just before him and

Joao Pereira for company. On their way, the first lap. Two and a half

kilometres. Twice, to be run, to complete the sprint distance in

Hamburg. We have a group of three. We had the

two Frenchmen and they are joined by Alistair Brownlee. He is the first

to break. Can Alistair Brownlee crack this one over the shorter run

distance of five kilometres? He gave Vincent Luis a little nudge, saying

get off my shoulder. Wasn't so much a punch, but a slap to the

Frenchmen. English meat in the French sandwich,

Alistair Brownlee. Jonathan, Pereira and Gomez are trying to respond. But

Alistair has gone to the front. He has kicked away, nice and early. The

Germans will do their best to maintain some sort of... Degree of

respect, here. But they are an likely to be able to mix in with

this sort of speed. -- they are unlikely. Jonathan won last year

head of Alistair and Gomez in third. These three also occupy the Olympic

podium in 2012, Alistair taking the gold, Gomez the Silver, Jonathan the

bronze. Their legacy of world triathlon series, World

Championships and Olympic podium is is tremendous. They have Vincent

Luis, the Frenchmen, as a bit of company -- podiums is tremendous.

Luis is going well, let's see if he can keep up the pace. Deep in that

one. Check out the difference in pace between the front four and the

chasers. Rarer, Coninx, Raphael, Polyanski and Royle of Australia. --

Pereira. We will keep an eye out for the men coming from behind, Mola Mac

and Murray but they are a long way back after the bike. Quite surprised

to see Pereira after his second-place Chicago and third place

in London. -- in Chicago. Not looking as comfortable, this race

doesn't suit some people, it is fast from the gun. We haven't seen one

moment where the athletes have let up. Vincent Luis, Javier Gomez,

Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee, towards the end of lap one. This one

is building beautifully in Hamburg. What a scene, here. Very reminiscent

of the Olympic triathlon in Hyde Park.

We had the three same men involved and now the Frenchmen, Vincent Luis

is up there as well. He was 11th in the Olympic games -- French man. He

was in contention. Similar noise levels, similar spectator numbers,

fabulous site. They take the Bell. -- fabulous site.

-- he is looking for his fifth win of the season, the 31-year-old

Spaniard from Bonn to venture, the north-western tip of Spain on the

Atlantic coast. Nerve wracking stuff. The Brownlees have not looked

over their shoulder but I am sure they are where Gomez is still with

them. over their shoulder but I am sure

they are where Gomez is still Henri Schoeman first out of the water but

a racket run from the South African. The Germans roared through

transition -- ragged run. Back at the front, all four men in

contention over the cobbles. A stumble from Luis. Sometimes doesn't

look as sure-footed as the three other men. In this dash over the

last two kilometres in Hamburg. The Brownlee brothers, Luis of France,

Gomez of Spain. Looking very relaxed, the Brownlee

brothers. I have to say, perhaps back to their winning ways, but

let's not speak too soon. Certainly in terms of their form. Alistair

Brownlee looking very strong. The only time Gomez has not won a race

this season, when he was beaten by his compatriot Mario Mola in a

sprint competition. Is this pace a bit too fiery for Javier Gomez? In

hamburg? No one has made a significant break yet on this second

lap. Gomez doesn't look quite as comfortable as usual. He is in

fourth of the leading group. What about Vincent Luis? Maybe he has

come along, maybe Vincent Luis has come here to show what he is made

of. And to spoil the potential ambitions of their Brownlee brothers

and Javier Gomez. Back with the chasers. That is what they are

looking at, long, long way down the road to the leading quartet. Coninx

of France, Pereira of Portugal and Polyanski of Russia.

Vincent Luis certainly been there or thereabouts throughout the season.

As you said, seventh in Auckland and eight in Cape Town earlier this

season. He has been steadily and quietly moving up the ranks. I

thought he would be out of this game by now. But he is looking as strong

as the Brownlees. by now. But he is looking as strong

opening up a fraction over Javier by now. But he is looking as strong

Gomez. There is a bit of by now. But he is looking as strong

between the Brownlees and Luis and Gomez. As the Brownlee brothers hit

the front. Jonathan takes it up from Alistair. Vincent Luis is trying to

go with them. Gomez, it seems, has failed to go with them. That is the

gap. Gomez kicks again. Doesn't want to see them go. Desperately hanging

on to his position, here. Luis has responded positively. Gomez is

trying to close the gap. He might still close it. He doesn't look

quite finished yet, Javier Gomez. But that might be a significant move

from Jonathan and Alistair Brownlee. When you go at this point, you have

got to go, you can't let the guys get back on. Jonathan Brownlee at

the front of the field, he won this race 12 months ago. He has his older

brother, Alistair, for company. And the Frenchmen, Vance Vincent Luis,

holding on to third. Gomez is dropping further behind. A gap of

about two seconds between the leading three and the Spaniard. Of

course, it is one of the only few races that Alistair Brownlee hasn't

won on the world triathlon series. He will be thinking back to last

year when he got outsprinted by his brother right on the line. Mario

Mola moving up through the field, winner of the last sprint

competition in London, but he won't win today with the last 800 metres

or so for the leaders to run. Mola has left his charge too late, too

slow in the water, could not get it going on the bike. As they come

around the hairpin. Gomez is just about hanging on. Luis might get

broken, this time. The Brownlees have spread across the road.

Alistair has taken it up on the inside. Johnny tries to respond. He

is leaving nothing to chance, he really isn't. But he has gone very

early. Around about 500 metres to go. He is stamping down his mark,

now. Alistair Brownlee breathing hard. Pumping with his arms. Johnny

is not beaten, yet. Alistair, in the past, has gone a bit early and

broken down before he has hit the line. Gomez appears to be beaten.

Fourth looks like his consolation prize today. Alistair Brownlee is

kicking away from his younger brother, Jonathan. Further back,

Coninx, Polyanski and Pereira are battling on for the minor places.

But out in front, Alistair Brownlee has 400 metres to run. He is

sprinting clear of the field. Alistair Brownlee missed the first

part of the season with injury, didn't have a great return, but he

has saved his best. He is timing his peak to arrive in hamburg with his

focus being the Commonwealth games. He is on the final straight, now. It

looks like being a 1-2, for the Brownlee brothers from Britain.

Alistair, the Olympic champion, Leeds Jonathan the Olympic

bronze-medallist. Vincent Luis of France holding onto third. --

leads. The world champion, Javier Gomez, beating back into fourth. A

brilliant lead time timed performance from Alistair Brownlee.

He is kicking away -- brilliantly timed. He is on the final straight,

he went breakdown today. The Olympic champion shows what he is made of.

Alistair Brownlee glances over his shoulder and injects one final

burst. Vincent Luis has fought back to steal the lead from... Steal

second from Jonathan Brownlee. Alistair will hold on and he takes

the win in hamburg. Fantastic performance from Vincent Luis, to

take second. Jonathan Brownlee has to settle for third. He was mailed

on the finishing straight by Vincent Luis. The world champion, Javier

Gomez Noya comes into fourth position. What a fantastic race.

challenge of Joe Parreira and the French man. The first of the Germans

is home. Absolutely shattered after his efforts. It was this man, with

one final glance over his shoulder, to see that he had taken his first

win of 2014 over the World Triathlon Series. Alastair Brownlee wins in

Hamburg. Confirmation of the final results of the men's sprint in

Hamburg. Magnificent victory for Alastair Brownlee with Vincent Luis

in second. Gomez beaten today into fourth position. Matthew Sharp

finished 12th for Great Britain. Congratulations on your first win in

Hamburg. It is nice to win one finally. We were talking about how

you seem to have a bit of a swagger this weekend. I have actually done

some training. It is nice to turn up for a race when you know you are

fit. It is more in your control. It looks like your plan is working and

you are back on form, right in time for the Commonwealth Games. Fine and

nothing goes quite to plan. I wanted to be as fit as I could board the

Commonwealth Games. I am looking forward to it. -- for the

Commonwealth Games. Sky it was very hard. It was really hard. I just

tried to follow but I was not able to. I've tried to follow him. I did

not think I would be able to do that. I wanted to win but I wanted

to be in a race. Today was part of an actual race. It was great. I do

not know what happened. Sometimes you get beaten up. On the bike,

Alastair waited formed me. We were really pushing on the bike. It was a

great part of the race. We saw you having a word with Mario Mola, what

happened? He wanted to swim close. That is what happened. You get

dragged through. Javier Gomez is a faster swimmer than me. I was

getting battered with every stroke. That happens with the swimming. Nine

times out of ten you get away with it. That time, every single stroke,

it slows you down. It is like having someone sitting on your back. After

six events, Javier Gomez still leads the standings.

Welcome to the second day of racing in Hamburg. It really shows have

this is not just a weekend of racing about the elites. This city is

hosting the largest age group triathlon in the world. Around

11,000 people are taking part this weekend. It is huge. We have the

mixed relay World Championship is coming out. Let's debrief with Non

Stanford. What was the mood like in the British camp? There was a

massive sense of relief with the Brownlees. They wanted to finally

show they are still there and they are still a force to be reckoned

with. Generally pretty happy and pretty relieved, especially ahead of

the next few weeks we have coming up. Do you see Helen at all? How is

have that? Simon I think she is being overly cautious. -- I think

she is being overly cautious. I think she is saving herself for

Glasgow. It is the last time we have seen all the Commonwealth athletes

in action before Glasgow 2014. Who do you think we will see on the

podium at the Commonwealth Games? You can bet your money on Alastair

and Johnny being on the podium. The third spot will be fairly hotly

contested. You have the Australians, who are also pretty strong, the

likes of Aaron Royle. In terms of the women, that is wide open. You

have Emma Jackson and Kerstin Sweetman. Jodi Ewart-Shadoff was

really happy with how race. I get the sense she has definitely got

more to come. -- Jody Stimson was really happy with her race. Talking

of the Commonwealth Games... Ian Thorpe is getting a standing

ovation. He never faltered. He never slowed up. Commonwealth gold! It was

so close. Do not forget the very first medal

of the games will be awarded to the winner of the women's triathlon on

4th of July. Anyone can come and watch any of the triathlon is for

free in Strathclyde country Park. Do come and join us if you can. On July

the 26th, the mixed relay makes its debut. In Hamburg, each of the team

relay members will be running down this slope and diving into the

water. How does the event work exactly? I will let the athletes

explain. The

two women, two men. The sprints. 6.6 kilometre bike. 1.6 kilometre run.

Do not forget to tag. A spectacular start from the men. Maybe a few

spills. And incredible atmosphere. I love the relay event. It is

unpredictable and exciting. May the best team win! Simon could Great

Britain. Spain. USA. The mixed team relay is fast, fun and serious. It

can also be painful. I did come crashing out. It means GB start at

the back of the pontoon. It will not make a difference in the long one.

With the team relay, you are in a lot of pressure. Hopefully, this

year, there will be more casualties. Jodie Stimson and Helen Jenkins had

always planned not to take part because they do not want to risk

injury ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Instead we have the key

Holland and Lucy Hall. It will be a great chance for them to practice.

Putting Lucy first is a really great choice. She is strong and fast.

These things are important in team relay. It is about discussing who

will go first in what order. I am sure I am confident they have chosen

the best order for the team. The mixed team relay makes its debut in

Glasgow. It is fun for us to watch as spectators. Do you enjoy it? It

is really good. All the athletes love it. Racing is part of the team

is fun. Hopefully we will see it now in 2020 in Tokyo. Time to find out

which team can prove itself as the fastest triathlon nation in the

world. Time to go back to our commentators.

We have 17 teams lined up for the start of the mixed relay team

championship in Hamburg. They are ready to go. The Germans

are the defending champions. They won this title on home soil 12

months ago and Great Britain did not finish. It is a shorter course. It

is a 300 metres swim, followed by a cycle of 6.6 calamities and then a

run of 1.6 kilometres. -- kilometres. Each triathletes does

the whole circuit before handing over to the next in their team. So,

it is the e-mail, mail, e-mail, mail. That is the way it works.

Always a terrific event to watch. They won it in 2011 and in 2012. Non

Stanford have that nasty crash last year which took the Great Britain

team out. This year they are building a very strong team indeed.

Jonathan Brownlee, Alistair Brownlee, the key Holland and Lucy

Hall. With the Commonwealth Games so close, it is probably important they

do rest up a bit and recover from the racing yesterday. On the

left-hand side, Lucy Hall, with the Spaniard alongside her. No surprise

that the Spanish athlete is right up there with Lucy Hall. They are among

the best summers in the field today. The decision is very tactical from

the coaches as to who they put The decision is very tactical from

first. They probably want to save the best for last but it is

important to get your speedy swim up there and get the break early on in

the race. -- speedy swimmer. These athletes are used to racing 1.5,

tours of the full Olympic distance. Yesterday it was 700 metres for the

sprint. -- 1.5 kilometres. They are about to exit the water and pick up

the bikes for a 3.3 kilometre ride. Out of the water comes Lucy Hall.

She is wearing 18, the team number, and one, has starting position in

the team on her arm. Lucy Hall and Mexico out and Italy. France have

been St Louis going a little later. He was second behind Alistair

Brownlee yesterday. -- Vincent Luis. She makes her way across the carpet,

which is wet, after the rain that has fallen. That is the French team

coming in. Cassandra is first in for France. Keeping an eye out for the

performance of Rebecca Robisch. They are trying to keep this as

aerodynamic as possible. New Zealand word the runners-up and silver

medallists 12 months ago. Their team a year ago was totally different.

They have a brand-new team now. Interesting that New Zealand have

put out a completely fresh team. None of their guys raced yesterday.

The South Africans have used that tactic as well. None of the athletes

have raced in the individual event. A tight turn into the narrow streets

of the city of Hamburg. Time for caution. They are setting

up for the second transition, the arrival. They are hanging up their

bikes and putting on running shoes. They are getting prepared the

transition. One or two of them are reaching down to grip of the Velcro

straps and rest that beat on top of the shoes which will stay attached

to the pedals. -- bare feet. Lucy has struggled to maintain control of

her bike. This is the problem Lucy Hall had. She bumped her front wheel

on the dismount line and overshot her parking spot before tidying

things up. Lucy Hall is far in the distance.

You can just see her, she is behind the South African. She was quickest

out of the water, she led the way on the bike. Now some way in the

distance. The Americans will look to Ben. To

give them something to get excited about in their second leg. The

Germans have Steffen Justus. Rebecca Robisch leave them into the

transition. . Steffen Justus burst away. A slip from one of the

reaching the end of her mini triathlon.

Spectacular entry to the water. Everybody looking for is bring off

the pontoon. An explosive start to the 300 metres swim. Things could

change. Lucy Hall handing over to Jonathan Brownlee stop Justus coming

down and into the water. Toth of hungry. Coninx of France. Hot on his

heels. It is a 300 metres swim followed by a 6.6 kilometre bike

ride. And a 1.6 kilometre run to finish.

Then has one beautifully. About to exit the water. He puts the United

States in first position. Out of the water, on his way to pick up his

bike. His swim hat is off with his couples as well. The Italians

made up ground with Alessandro Fabian, always quick through the

water. The hump Aryans have lost no ground. Australia in full. Then

France, Hungary and Germany. The Netherlands, Japan and Mexico. Jonny

Brownlee has closed the gap. It has gone from 15 seconds to only ten.

Jonny Brownlee about to arrive in transition. We focus on Justus, who

picks up his bike. Helmet on. Donnie Brownlee is just picking up his. And

attempting to close the gap, which was ten seconds, coming out.

Brownlee, one of the best riders. He is on board, pushing hard already.

Gomez on his way. Gomez, with work to do. Hazy sunshine this afternoon

in hamburg. Back with the leaders. Jonny

Brownlee, we can see him on his own, fighting to get back on his

own. Jonny Brownlee, top of the screen.

Seven seconds behind. Brownlee has done some damage already. There is a

bit of a gap to this group. Behind this group is Gomez. Gomez has a lot

to do. Just caught sight of him. In the all right. Pretty well spread,

now. Those are our leaders. We can have a good look to see where

the other riders are. Making the turn. And then Jonny Brownlee. It

won't be long before he joins them. The Brownlee brothers trained so

hard. You think if anyone can recover from racing one day and then

the next day, it is then. They are training hard, just about seven days

a week -- it is both of them. Johnny said there was nothing to do in San

Moritz this time of year in his interview apart from train, it and

sleep. That is all they have done, training, eating and sleeping.

Altitude training makes a massive difference. Jonny Brownlee is just

about to reach the lead. He has come about the last corner. By the time

they hang up their bikes, he will be with him. -- with them. Great

Britain are right back in this. It will be interesting to see how

Vicky Holland goes. She will be swimming, riding and running the

third leg for Great Britain. And then handing over to Alistair

Brownlee. Great Britain have won this title twice, but didn't finish

12 months ago. The Germans are the defending champions. British quartet

would love to beat them in their backyard here this afternoon. France

first, Italy second and then Germany, Australia, the USA, the

Netherlands, Japan and Hungary. That is the front eight. Jonny Brownlee

is hot on their heels, followed by Brazil. And then a gap of three or

four others and then Javier Gomez Noya.

Amongst this group of nine there is no doubt who the best when it is,

Jonathan Brownlee. You could give Vicky Holland a decent lead -- he

could give. He only has 1.6 climate is to run. 850-metre lap, 770 before

he hands over to Vicky Holland, to dive into the road. -- 1.6

kilometres to run. He could give her advantage if he sprints away from

this group after they hang up their bikes. Johnny edges to the left, the

riders left and takes his place at the front. That might be a surprise

to one or two of them, who would not have seen him during most of the

ride. He appears with the union Jack suit leading them through.

These guys try to do some damage to the lead that the lead group have

opened up. Jonathan Brownlee needing them through. Alistair will swim,

bike and run the anchor link today. -- length today. As they prepare to

transition. Let's see how quickly Jonny Brownlee gets the transition

done and whether he can break quickly from the carpet and hit the

run with speed. Looking for that first peg. A quick shuffle to the

right. Helmet off, looking for his running shoes. The others are

looking for their bike parking positions. They should see Jonathan

Brownlee run past them, as he exits transition on his way through.

Justus has dropped his bike, he will have to prop that up. Steffen Justus

White get penalised. They are on their way for the mile on foot --

might get. His bike has gone down. A bit of a mess of that transition.

Justus having to prop it up before he sprinted out of transition.

Brownlee taking it up at the front, bouncing along, looking pretty

relaxed. Coninx in second. The Australian, Royle, next. And then

the Hungary and, I think. Toth Has done well. He has to go back, Connex

has missed the turn. What a mess for Coninx. Missed the final: -- final:

the official having to repair the damage, that was a problem for

Coninx. Royle knocked it over. Coninx missed the turn. Vicky

Holland is waiting to go, she will be first to leave because Jonathan

will be first to finish. He is stretching his legs, now. Final

stages of the run for Jonathan Brownlee. He is into the transition

area. He has opened up a decent lead over Aaron Royle, who will hand over

to Emma Jackson. It will be Emma Jackson's job to try and close the

gap on Vicky Holland in the water. Vicky Holland will hope for a clean

changeover, here. And a quick departure. She is on her way,

heading in the opposite direction, heading back towards the water.

Royle the arrives to tag Emma Jackson -- Royle arrives. A big

run-up towards this diving start. The French change next, having lost

a lot of ground. Vicky Holland into the water. 300 metres to swim. Well

done, Johnny, you get my man of the match award.

Still Alistair to come. But I knew they would give everything.

We knew Lucy would give us a head start with that room but it is now

with Vicky and Alice, I have done my bit. You are only halfway through,

but have you got your tactics spot on so far? With all due respect Lucy

is our weakest leg. She is not the best manner. We have used our

weakest leg. Vicky is a good athlete -- best runner. Good luck to the

team, we will speak to you at the end.

COMMENTATOR: And leading for Great Britain at the end of her swim.

Handed a significant lead by Jonathan Brownlee. Closed the gap on

the bike and then left the others behind on the run. Vicky Holland,

the beneficiary of that hard work from Jonathan Brownlee. She has

three swimmers not too far behind, attempting to close the gap. This

needs to be a smooth, faultless exit attempting to close the gap. This

of the water for Holland. She needs to arrive and get on her bike

without any trouble. And leave the transition area in good shape. The

Hungary, the Australian and the French athlete not too far behind.

The Hungary and swimmer, this time around is Margit Vanek. They have

failed to close the gap to Vicky Holland, who comes out of the water

for Great Britain. On and on her way. No one in that third gap of any

note as a cyclist. Emma Jackson is known for sitting in the pack,

letting the other girls get in. Margit Vanek from Hungary finished

in 50th place. The French goal is new to this style of racing, she did

not race yesterday -- French girl. A good position for Vicky Holland

Great Britain to be in. Vicky Holland should leave transition

before the others have even picked up their bikes. Margit Vanek in.

Jackson behind her. Holland has not yet got to the mount up line. Margit

Vanek picks up her bike. It should have Jackson for company. They might

be able to work together to have Jackson for company. They might

the gap to Vicky Holland. The only member of the team that took the

gold 12 months ago of Germany. To return in 2014. The Russians and

Brazilians are on their way. Let's see how long Vicky Holland can hold

this league. Out with the leader. Vicky Holland hasn't quite got the

shoes attached to the feet yet. A bit of d?j? vu. This time last year

Great Britain were in exactly the same position. With Stamford out in

the lead. She had the unfortunate crash.

Holland comfortable, it correctly positioned in her shoes. Looking

down at the bike. Everything going well. On her way, on the first of

two laps on her bike. 6.6 kilometres in total.

We have the Netherlands rider and Gwen Jorgensen of the USA. Swapping

places for Gwen Jorgensen to take the third leg.

Hard work being done by Vicky Holland. I hope she has saved some

explosive speed for the mile run to come. If Great Britain go on to win

the gold medal here then Vicky Holland will be seen as the hero of

the peace. She has done incredible work over the two laps, almost two

laps of this bride. In the chase group about to merge. -- this ride.

Five become six, here. Knapp Means business, she knows how important

this ride is. Knapp Has brought Germany back to leadership here.

Knapp, Holland and Jackson, Emma Jackson, last but one of that group.

She will be the one to watch at the start of the run. Anja Knapp will

hope to give Germany a chance. The anchored being swung, ridden and run

by the German. Could be a battle between them. I know who I would

have my money on. Who? Not someone by the selling of Brownlee? ! It is

great to see the Brownlees so up for this team racing -- by the surname.

Even though they put so much into individual facing. They know how

important it is to showcase this event -- individual racing. To

perhaps maybe one day make this an Olympic event.

Six riders together. Ready for Vicky Holland, not having to work on her

own, she can draft in behind Anja Knapp the final stage of this 6.6,

to ride. -- 6.6 kilometre. Interesting to see what Alistair

does in his leg. When there is a bigger pack there is a tendency to

save energy, but that is not normally his tactic. I will the

Alistair give a flat out right for the final leg of the Olympic relay.

We have to hope Vicky Holland can safely finish her 1.6 kilometre run.

That is what is common -- coming next. Anja Knapp has moved up to

fourth in readiness for transition. Here they come. Knapp Roared through

transition onto the blue carpet, delighted to see she managed to

close the gap over that second by clap. Germany in first, Australia

second -- second bike lap. France, Great Britain, also involved. It

won't be long until Gwen Jorgensen arrives with her group in

transition. The US they are not out of this, yet. Vicky Holland going at

first had a splendid transition, no mistakes. Knapp Just behind her.

Jackson got left behind, that wasn't such a clever transition for Emma

Jackson, who has to immediately work hard and try to peg back the

leaders. speed from her after she parks her

bike. If anything, it is trying to get a

bit of time, gain a bit of time for your team-mate is important. Having

the space to tag over to Alistair and not get involved with others

around you. Holland will be caught. They are a group of four running

together. Holland are not looking -- is not looking as relaxed as normal.

This is the cone that called out the French man. No problem for the first

six women to make the turn. Meanwhile, they will all be given a

reminder of the presence of when yorgensen, as they eyeball her going

one way as they head back towards transition. -- when yorgensen.

Just having an eye on the French man. The next athlete in line for

France and the file athlete to go out will be Lewis Vincent. He raced

so well yesterday and proved he is well back in contention. He was

damaged in by the two Brownlee brothers. France are going really

strongly now. One lap to go on the run with under

an hour of this four leg next triathlon relay complete. Vicky

Holland has kept Great Britain 's hopes very much alive. Emma Jackson

about to go shoulder to shoulder with Holland and about to go past

her. The German are struggling with the pace. She is being encouraged by

the crowds in transition but she has let the front five get away from

her. I am not sure that can do much about

that. Coming up to 500 metres to go on the clock. The key Hall cannot

afford to lose any set -- the key Hall -- Vicky Holland cannot lose

any seconds. Jackson leads for Australia. The Italian in second.

Then France. Holland in fourth. Australia. The Italian in second.

Alistair Brownlee is waiting to pick up the rays for Great Britain.

Wilson of Australia with the handlebar moustache. He is ready for

the changeover. Jackson might just tag him powerful he will be no match

for Alistair Brownlee in the water, on the bike, or on the run. This,

barring an accident, we can keep our fingers crossed for Great Britain

here. This is Alistair Brownlee 's race to win. Gwen Jorgensen does not

have enough time or milage to close the gap. Australia will be in first,

then the Italians. France will hand over to Vincent

Luis, who was on the podium yesterday and Vicky Holland will tag

to Alistair Brownlee. He is on his way. Surely it will not be long

to Alistair Brownlee. He is on his before he is up with the leaders. On

his way goes the last of the Germans, Gregor Buchholz. We know

about the swimming capabilities of in St Louis. Alistair Brownlee is in

third position. -- Vincent Luis. The Olympic champion, the winner here of

the men's individual 24 hours ago, is up into third position and he can

just dictate this race from here on in. With his abilities on the bike,

I imagine he will ride with three or four other guys here. Maybe take his

turn at the front and then, by the time they hang up their bikes, and

hit the final leg, the one mile run, Alistair, assuming he stayed on his

feet, will be thinking about a gold medal. In St Louis first out of the

water. The Hungarian comes out of the water in force. Vincent Luis

injects a bit of pace on the way towards his bike. Expect these five

men to ride as a group. Interesting what you said. Alistair went

yesterday with 500 metres to go. He decided he would not want to be in a

sprint finish with his brother. I wonder when he will go this time. He

needs to have a safe bike first. The road surfaces slippery. -- surface

is slippery. There are a few licks. They both know they are running

about as fast as one another. -- a view looks. They want to keep the

pace on. There is no threat from behind in third and fourth place in

terms of running pedigree. Alistair Brownlee and Vincent Luis out there

and Alistair Brownlee is in a class of his own. Alistair Brownlee and

Vincent Luis has stretched their lead to about eight, nine seconds,

to the next pair from Hungary and Australia. It will come down to a

one mile foot race between Brownlee and in St Louis. It's will go right

down to the wire, potentially. -- Vincent Luis. They will have two do

it again today. I two with the third and fourth place, he starts to

prepare his cycling shoes. Brownlee be first to park his bike. Alistair

has responded. Alistair will park his bike right here, turning right

now. In it goes. Cycle helmet in, running shoes on. Vincent Luis is

still jogging towards his station. Left one on and write one goes on.

Alistair has burst away. Vincent Luis gets away just in time to hold

onto first position. Brownlee is keen to pick it up early. He is

trying to stretch the Frenchman. He has responded. He has it covered at

this stage. As they hit the cobbles, a bit wet, a bit slippery underfoot.

Meanwhile, the others are doing battle down the field. Alistair

Brownlee not just running for his own gold medal but for a gold medal

for Lucy Hall, his brother Jonathan and his team-mates. The French team

have done sterling work so far. No letup in the pace as Brownlee grits

his teeth. Then through macro Great Britain really working hard. The

pain is etched all over his face. -- Great Britain really working hard.

It is time for Vincent Luis to where the pain here in Hamburg. Surely

Alistair Brownlee will win gold. He is clear of bin St Louis. He has

nothing left to offer. -- Vincent Luis. What are displayed from

Alistair Brownlee, the Olympic champion! -- what a display. It

hurts so much but it is worthwhile as Great Britain will take the World

Championship title here in Hamburg. The French man is trying to close

the gap. He fought back to steal second place

the gap. He fought back to steal yesterday that he cannot beat

Alistair here today. Great Britain are world champions in Hamburg.

Another fabulous finish from Alistair Brownlee, who is embraced

by Vicky Holland, Jonathan Brownlee and Lucy Hall will not be too far

away as well. Silver for the French team, and excellent performance.

Hungary take the bronze. A fine finish by them. Here are the final

results. A gold for Great Britain. Silver for France and a bronze for

Hungary. Congratulations. You'll Third World

title in the mixed relay championships. -- your Third World

title. It is nice racing as a team. We had a good day today. You have

been part of all the teams. You are the most successful member. Thank

you. I have done three now, 13 and did not start one of them. It is

better than last year, I suppose. It is great. It is awesome to race. It

is fast and furious. I am pleased to be world champion. At least I have

won something. You are the new be in the team. How does it feel? Really

good. The crowds were amazing. Racing as a team is a really cool

experience. I cannot really believe we are world champions. I think you

had the hardest job actually. You had to hold off grain yorgensen.

That was the aim of the day and if possible the French team. I went

hard all day. I got caught by the group at the end of the bike. I

wanted to give Alistair the best possible chance. Congratulations to

you all. Champions of the world 2014. Great Britain have their title

back. Really exciting. Great to see them back on top of the podium.

Initially I was worried about the order. In the end they came out on

top so it does not matter. Fantastic. It bodes well for team

England. View our team Wales that does bode well for them. Simon and

that is a fantastic performance. -- I know you are team Wales. It is

fantastic. Thank you for keeping me company this weekend. It is the

Third World title for Great Britain in the mixed relay. They makes them

the most successful nation in that event. As for the World Triathlon

Series, six races down and two to go. We will be back for the

penultimate race of the season at Stockholm on 21st of August. It is

the final men's and women's sprint races of the season back-to-back.

You can watch them live on the website and on the red button. We

would then have extended highlights of both races for you. That will be

on BBC Two. Before Stockholm, comes Glasgow. See you there.