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Laidlow Claims Men’s Title and Philipp Secures First Win at Challenge Roth

Their winning times underlined the difficulty of erasing Anne Haug’s 8:02:38 benchmark with championship races in Nice, Kona looming

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Jonas Schomburg beim Marathon in Roth
Nicht zu schlagen: Laura Philipp

Overview

  • Sam Laidlow overtook early leader Jonas Schomburg during the marathon to win the men’s race in 7:29:35 for his first Challenge Roth title.
  • Laura Philipp broke clear on the 180 km bike leg and maintained her advantage to finish the women’s race in 8:18:18 for her inaugural Roth victory.
  • Jonas Schomburg placed second in 7:31:24 after leading into the final 15 km and will turn his attention to the World Championship in Nice.
  • Jan Stratmann completed the men’s podium in third, crossing the line 8 minutes 24 seconds behind Laidlow.
  • Anne Haug’s women’s world-best time of 8:02:38 from 2024 remains intact as she skipped this year’s event to prepare for the Ironman World Championship.