13/09/2026
Cold temperatures, rain and treacherous roads made Sunday’s WTCS race in Karlovy Vary a real test of resilience.
Jeanne Lehair delivered another outstanding performance, taking 4th place and confirming her position among the world’s elite. She remains 6th in the World Championship ranking.
Eva Daniels had a tougher day, crashing on the slippery bike course. Thankfully, she avoided serious injury and, most importantly, any head impact. Showing great courage, she finished 28th, scoring her first Olympic ranking points.
Linda Krombach was unfortunately disqualified after accidentally passing underneath a buoy during the swim. Despite the frustration, her performance was extremely promising in her first-ever WTCS race, especially over the standard-distance format (1500m / 40km / 10km). With the Junior World Championships just 10 days away, the decision was made to stop the effort and prioritise recovery.
On the men’s side, David Lang made his international comeback after health issues earlier this season. He showed a solid swim before a difficult bike leg, where a small crash eventually forced him to retire.
A day full of emotions: a top-level confirmation, valuable Olympic ranking points and important lessons through adversity.
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