Key Takeaways

• Unpredictable Conditions: Despite the stormy weather, athletes in Jersey adapted fast, emphasizing the importance of technical skills and tactical strategy.
• Podium Racing’s Dominance: Jean Leair and Léonie Périot delivered a powerful one-two finish in the women’s race, and their male teammates amassed critical points to extend their lead.
• The “Fourth Discipline” Matters: Transitions proved decisive, with slips and missteps posing devastating setbacks in a fast-paced environment.
• Women’s Race Highlights: Jean Leair’s seamless transitions and blistering run secured the top spot, while Georgia Taylor Brown of Crown Racing claimed third under intense pressure.
• Men’s Race Showdown: Chongor Lehmann timed his final push perfectly, snatching a breakthrough win for Stars and Stripes Racing and setting the stage for an epic finish in the championship.

My Personal Reflections

Before diving into the race details, I want to share something I often remind myself of: you are never “too old” or “too late” to dive headfirst into a new challenge. In finance, everyone underestimates the power of exponential growth—compound interest can surprise you over time. Our bodies, much like an investment account, are also capable of compounding fitness gains if we stay consistent.

There’s a common misconception that you need to be an extraordinary triathlon guru to compete. But in real life—just as we revere “Mr. No Limits” Lionel Sanders—expertise often comes from stepping into unfamiliar territory and learning through repetition. I remember initially dreading transitions in my first few sprint races, waddling nervously as I...