Taylor Spivey expressed her optimism, stating that she is moving in the right direction. Despite setbacks due to injuries and illnesses, Spivey is determined to earn an Olympic quota and continue progressing in her performances. She secured a fourth-place finish in a time of 1:53:25 on Saturday at the World Triathlon Championship Series race in Cagliari, Italy. All eyes were on Gwen Jorgensen, the 2016 Olympic champion, who placed 15th in her return to competitive triathlon. The U.S. women’s team showcased their depth and talent with strong finishes from Taylor Knibb, Kirsten Kasper, and Jorgensen.
On the men’s side, Morgan Pearson led the U.S. finishers with a first-place finish in a time of 1:42:05 at the same race. As the U.S. Triathlon team looks ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympics, there is anticipation surrounding the final team lineup following their silver in the Tokyo 2020 mixed relay. The upcoming World Triathlon Championship Series race marks the close of the Triathlon Olympic qualification window on May 27th, leaving Team USA with high hopes for a gold medal competition in Paris next year.
