Defending champion Potter aims to hold off Beaugrand in their fierce rivalry, promising another explosive triathlon showdown.
Beth Potter, reigning Supertri E champion, will race before an energetic home crowd on April 5 at the London Aquatics Centre. As she defends her crown, she once again faces French rival Cassandre Beaugrand in a matchup that has captivated triathlon fans.
Potter stormed to victory last year, outpacing Beaugrand in a head-to-head showdown that opened their 2024 season. The tables turned when Beaugrand won Olympic gold later that year, leaving Potter with bronze, and again when Beaugrand secured the World Triathlon Championship Series title, relegating Potter to second. This seesaw rivalry continues, and both athletes bring fierce determination into this year’s clash.
Potter’s blistering speed and sharp race-day tactics promise to light up the London Aquatics Centre. An enthusiastic hometown crowd will be eager to see if she can hold off Beaugrand, who recently affirmed her desire to claim a major 2025 title. The French star remarked in an earlier announcement that she views this year’s Supertri E race as her top priority—an ambition certain to amplify the competitive atmosphere.
The duo joins a star-studded roster that already includes American Chase McQueen, the defending men’s champion, and British hero Jonny Brownlee, each bringing distinct strengths to the sixth edition of Supertri E. Powered by MyWhoosh, the event merges real-life and virtual racing, captivating both traditional triathlon enthusiasts and Esports fans.
In the morning heats, athletes will tackle two continuous stages of swim, bike, and run, striving to place among the top 10 for an evening finals berth. There, finalists will face three continuous rounds of swim, bike, and run in a format that magnifies every mistake. Fans will pack the London Aquatics Centre, injecting energy into a high-stakes competition where every second matters.
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