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Kate Waugh Wins T100 World Title With Qatar Finale Triumph

The 26-year-old converted a narrow rankings edge into the season crown by taking the Lusail final.

Overview

  • After finishing, she collapsed and vomited, received medical assistance, then recovered to accept the trophy and a $200,000 winner's cheque.
  • She said she slept only three hours before the race and struggled with heat, thirst, and a moment when no one staffed a water station.
  • Switzerland's Julie Derron finished third in Qatar and secured second in the season standings, with Lucy Charles-Barclay fifth on the day and third overall.
  • Georgia Taylor-Brown took second in the race and ended the series seventh after limited outings at the 100 km distance.
  • The T100 format totals 2 km of swimming, 80 km of cycling, and an 18 km run, with overall titles based on an athlete’s best four results plus the final.