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Wilde, Waugh Crowned T100 World Champions in Qatar
T100 World Championship, avoid running injuries, and vitamin C to keep you healthy!
Matthew Sharpe
December 15, 2025
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In today’s edition:
👑 Wilde, Waugh Crowned Champions in Qatar.
🦴 How understanding tissue loading can keep you injury-free!
🍊 And can Vitamin C keep you from getting sick?
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ONE BIG THING
Wilde, Waugh Crowned T100 World Champions in Qatar
T100
What is it: On Friday, the 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour wrapped up with the Grand Final in Doha, Qatar.
And after a season filled with drama, upsets, and a (near) catastrophic crash, the two athletes who began the season on top would ultimately triumph.
Men’s Race
Swim: As is signature for the men’s T100, the swim saw little separation. Vincent Luis (FRA) led a group of eight athletes, including Dubai-winner Morgan Pearson (USA), Jelle Geens (BEL), and Marten Van Riel (BEL).
Hayden Wilde (NZ) - showing his improved swim - was only 40 seconds behind the leaders as he started the bike.
Bike: It didn’t take long for Wilde to find the race lead. But early on, chaos ensued as Rico Bogen (GER) - while leading - crashed hard.
Crash aside, the bike was fairly on script. And Wilde would lead a group of five, including Bogen, Mika Noodt (GER), Matias Margirier (FRA), and Van Riel into T2.
About 2 and a half minutes later, a group containing Geens and Pearson would roll into T2. The $200,000 T100 World Championship Tour win may have been wrapped up. But second place, and the $170,000 prize, were still very much up for grabs!
Run: By the time the first lap had been completed, Wilde had won. But behind, the race was starting to heat up!
Van Riel, Noodt, Margirier, and Bogen were in a battle for second. Or so they thought.
Pearson had quickly dropped Geens and was making a massive push for the pack.
For most of the run, Wilde was on cruise control. He would cross the line, victorious once again, and now, the 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour Champion.
🥇 Hayden Wilde (NZ)
🥈 Morgan Pearson (USA)
🥉 Marten Van Riel (BEL)
2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour Results
🥇 Hayden Wilde (NZ) - $200,000
🥈 Mika Noodt (GER) - $170,000
🥉 Jelle Geens (BEL) - $150,000
Women’s Race
Swim: Kate Waugh (GBR), Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR), and Julie Derron (SUI) - it was winner-take-all for the T100 Triathlon World Tour crown. And from the first strokes, Charles-Barclay was determined to break away.
But she couldn’t drop rival Waugh. Both athletes would exit the swim in a group also containing Jessica Learmonth (GBR), Georgia Taylor-Brown (GBR), and Taylor Spivey (USA).
Derron - with a strong swim - exited 80” behind the leaders.
Bike: Similar to T100 London, Charles-Barclay, Waugh, and Learmonth pulled away from the rest and were able to slightly grow their lead to a group containing Derron, Paula Findlay (CAN), and Lucy Byram (GBR).
Run: Waugh started the run just ahead of Charles-Barclay, and almost 2 minutes in advance of Derron. By the end of the first lap, she had extended her lead to almost 30 seconds.
Behind, Derron and Taylor-Brown were asserting their dominance on the run, and had moved into second and third. Could either of them catch Waugh?
No.
Waugh would hold on to her lead - crossing the line as the 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour Champion. Taylor-Brown would earn her first T100 podium in second, while Derron would claim the final podium spot in third.
Watch: Waugh emotional as she wins in Qatar.
🥇 Kate Waugh (GBR)
🥈 Georgia Taylor-Brown (GBR)
🥉 Julie Derron (SUI)
2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour Results
🥇 Kate Waugh (GBR) - $200,000
🥈 Julie Derron (SUI) - $170,000
🥉 Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) - $150,000
Tempo’s Take
Waugh and Wilde won the first T100 race in Singapore and the final one in Qatar. So I guess not much really happened in between? Lol.
In 2025, the T100 saw Wilde’s near-season-ending car crash and incredible comeback.
Four different women’s race winners.
Two age group races cancelled, and further course frustration.
Two pro race venues moved last minute.
Oh, and a near-bankruptcy, only averted by the Saudi’s.
Sounds like a hell of a season-long narrative!
And heading into 2026, the T100 looks stronger than ever. It has money in the bank. A robust 9-event calendar with blue-chip races in Gold Coast, Singapore, Vancouver, and London. Plus: races in capital-rich Middle Eastern countries that are hungry for the sport.
And now, a blockbuster announcement that they will be uniting with World Triathlon to produce “The Triathlon World Tour.” The tour, starting in 2027, will become the T100 World Championship Series (long course).
Are there still issues with the T100? Of course! Athletes are still waiting to get paid, it’s still not profitable, and there is a significant trust gap between them and their age group athletes.
But crucially, they have momentum. And in 2026, momentum could lead to market fit.
How do you view the T100 heading into 2026? |
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FAVORITES
🦴 Running injuries & loading: Ever wonder why some runs feel fine, while others leave your Achilles in anguish? This piece breaks down the critical reason why you develop frustrating injuries, and how you can stay running happy and healthy! [Running Writings]
🚴♂️ Pedalling efficiency: Most riders think “ride more” before they ever think “ride better.” But simple cadence drills like matching a target RPM or alternating low/high cadence can help you improve muscle coordination, reduce wasted energy, and so much more! [Rouvy]
🍊 Vitamin C & colds: Could chugging orange juice actually stop a cold? Although not conclusive, research does say vitamin C could help shorten symptoms. But how much should you take? And how else does it keep you healthy? Find out here! [The Guardian]
🛡️ Beaten, not broken! Heat and heartbreak - the title says it all. Yes, Taylors Knibb’s Kona experience ended in the most gut-wrenching way mere miles from the finish. But as you can tell from this inspiring recap, she won’t let it break her. [The Feed]
🔗 Most clicked link: Our most-clicked link from Tuesday’s edition was a glute activation you can do pre or mid-ride to help you get the most power out of every pedal stroke! [LSM Clinic]
REEL TIME
The Wright Brothers could never! 😲👏✈️
TEMPO TALKS PODCAST
Could Your Cadence Be Holding You Back?
Will Qatar and an expanded schedule signal success for the T100?
All this and more in the latest episode of the Tempo Talks podcast.
QUICK NEWS
Precision partnership: Precision Fuel & Hydration has been named the official global hydration partner of IRONMAN. Starting in 2026, Precision’s popular PH 1000 electrolyte drink will be available on-course at IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 triathlons worldwide. [IRONMAN]
Supertri signals: In 2026, Supertri will expand its race offerings, drop its indoor competition, and offer “the largest one-day prize purse in Triathlon.” [Supertri]
Contamination controversy: A hot topic at this year’s World Anti-Doping Agency conference? Contamination. And after triathlete Immogen Simmond’s high-profile saga earlier this year, expect further debate! [Triathlon Magazine]
Initiative expands: IRONMAN World Champion Mark Allen’s Limitless initiative - designed to help more women take on triathlon - has doubled in size to over 1000 athletes! [Triathlon Magazine]
England boss: Rob Johnson - the current head of the Isle of Wright Chamber of Commerce - has been named the new Chair of Triathlon England. [Endurance Biz]
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