Qatar may have brought the heat, but the Age-Group races delivered the firepower at the first-ever T100 Triathlon Age-Group World Championship.
Inspired by the standout professional performances the day before, where Great Britain’s Kate Waugh and New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde were crowned 2025 T100 Triathlon World Champions, a select field of qualified Age-Group athletes lined up on Saturday, 13th December to tackle the demanding 100km distance in Qatar.
Having earned their place through qualification at T100 events earlier in the year, these athletes rose to the challenge to represent their nation on the world stage.
Athletes powered through a 2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run, with the pace high and energy levels even higher.
With over 250 athletes representing 46 nations, the inaugural T100 Triathlon Age-Group World Championships Qatar delivered a truly global spectacle.
In the men’s race, a British trio led the charge, with Chris Fennell (GBR, M30–34) edging out Oliver Lockyer and Tom Wood in a great finish, separated by just 28 seconds.
Post-race reactions from the Age-Group athletes in Qatar
Reflecting on becoming the first-ever T100 Age-Group men’s World Champion, Fennell said:
“Super happy, super pleased with the race. It was very close at the end. It was a target, but without expectations.”
In the women’s race, Germany’s Janina Krug produced a dominant performance, claiming overall victory by an eight-minute margin. Still absorbing the magnitude of her achievement, she said:
“It’s so special. I’ve only been doing triathlon for three years and now I’m in this race. It’s a dream come true.”
Krug was welcomed across the line by Olympian and T100 pro bronze medallist Julie Derron and professional athlete Els Visser from the Netherlands, capping off a memorable moment on the world stage.
As the day unfolded, Age-Group champions crossed the line in quick succession, exhausted and elated after unforgettable races.
Jennifer Morton (GBR), winner of the women’s 30–34 category, summed up the experience perfectly:
“During it you’re like, ‘I’m never doing this again,’” she laughed. “Then you finish and you’re like, ‘When’s the next one?’”
Morton, who only began triathlon in 2024, added:
“It feels amazing. I didn’t expect this progress. It’s all thanks to my coaches who gave me a phenomenal build for this race.”
Men’s 45–49 champion Kevin Chow (HKG) was equally delighted after his finish:
“The course is really beautiful and everything was really well organised. I’m shocked that I won, it’s unbelievable. On the third lap I saw I was catching and it gave me extra motivation.”
In the women’s 45–49 category, Australia’s Chloe Canning claimed victory, balancing training with full-time work and family life.
“I have two kids and I work full time, so training is tough, but you do what you can. I didn’t think I’d win. The run was brutal, but I loved it. The atmosphere and crowd support were amazing, I’d 100% recommend this event and I’ll definitely do more T100s.”
Full list of Age-Group winners and podium finishers
18-19 years old:
Male
Winner - Thibaut Delaplace (BEL) 4hrs09mins52secs
Second - Travis Hewitt (USA) 4hrs12mins14secs
Third - Adam Crockford (CAN) 4hrs15mins44secs
Female
Winner - Thibaut Delaplace (BEL) 4hrs09mins52secs
Second - Travis Hewitt (USA) 4hrs12mins14secs
Third - Adam Crockford (CAN) 4hrs15mins44secs
20-24 years old:
Male
Winner - Kye Robinson (AUS) 3hrs42mins16secs
Second - Finn Bannister (GBR) 3hrs43mins10secs
Third - George Rofe (GBR) 3hrs46mins02secs
Female
Winner - Fossati (ITA) 4hrs28mins09secs
Second - Sanja Truter (RSA) 4hrs30mins19secs
Third - Pia Hampel (GER) 4hrs39mins16secs
25-29 years old:
Male
Winner - Tom Wood (GBR) 3hrs40mins05secs
Second - Joe Cooper (GBR) 3hrs51mins32secs
Third - Clement Simon (FRA) 4hrs05mins41secs
Female
Winner - Janina Krug (GER) 4hrs05mins30secs
Second - Renee Vanderheyden (BEL) 4hrs13mins41secs
Third - Cristina Venuto (ITA) 4hrs27mins03secs
30-34 years old:
Male
Winner - Chris Fennell (GBR) 3hrs39mins31secs
Second - Oliver Lockyer (GBR) 3hrs39mins47secs
Third - John Leerams Chicano (VNM) 3hrs52mins14secs
Female
Winner - Jennifer Morton (GBR) 4hrs 27mins59secs
Second - Slayde Baker (RSA) 4hrs27mins59secs
Third - Lisa Hofheinz (GER) 4hrs36mins12mins
35-39 years old:
Male
Winner - Aleksandr Nefedov (UAE) 3hrs43mins16secs
Second - Benjamin Payne (GBR) 3hrs57mins37secs
Third - Youseff Sebban (VET) 4hrs01mins08secs
Female
Winner - Elodie Chaiffre (FRA) 4hrs24mins59secs
Second - Hyekyeong Seo (Korea) 4hrs32mins13secs
Third - Margit Laurs (NED) 4hrs33mins20secs
40-44 years old:
Male
Winner - Mihai Vigariu (ROM) 3hrs43mins39secs
Second - Andre Yiafas (CYP) 3hrs45mins33secs
Third - Sebastien Sahyoun (FRA) 3hrs47mins19secs
Female
Winner - Simone Walter (GER) 4hrs14mins10secs
Second - Kate Cecil (AUS) 4hrs31mins35secs
Third - Annalisa Fae (ITA) 4hrs35mins07secs
45-49 years old:
Male
Winner - Kevin Chow (HK) 4hrs05mins18secs
Second - Rohan Veal (AUS) 4hrs07mins14secs
Third - Andrew Hardwick (GBR) 4hrs07mins42secs
Female
Winner - Chloe Canning (AUS) 4hrs39mins29secs
Second - Christina Fasolo (ITA) 4hrs40mins22secs
Third - Ludovica Ungaretti (THA) 4hrs41mins17secs
50-54 years old:
Male
Winner - Miroslav Ozorak (SVK) 03:57:30
Second - Marcus Stigler (GER) 03:59:11
Third - Andrew Jordon (GBR) 04:01:47
Female
Winner - Becky Coleman (GBR) 4hrs29mins22secs
Second - Sandrine Zandotti (UAE) 4hrs36mins37secs
Third - Heidi Groensedt (NOR) 4hrs39mins14secs
55-59 years old:
Female
Winner - Nicola Beck (GBR) 4hrs55mins46secs
Second - Tracey Smith (GBR) 5hrs19mins42secs
Third - Debbie Marsden (GBR) 5hrs25mins20secs
60-64 years old:
Female
Winner - Mogull (SWE) 4hrs50mins43secs
Second - Marion Hermitage (AUS) 4hrs5420secs
Third - Evelyn Brolemann (GER) 4hrs59mins19secs
65-69 years old:
Female
Winner - Rebekah Ashby (AUS) 6hrs06mins59secs
Second - Annie Warr (USA) 6hrs13mins45secs
70-74 years old:
Winner - Marj Carpenter (USA) 7hrs08mins12secs
If you’re feeling inspired by the racing in Qatar, stay tuned for the World Triathlon Age-Group events that are on offer in 2026 and contact your National Federation for qualification details.
Sign up for your own opportunity to qualify in London next July 25-26 for the T100 Triathlon Age Group World Championship. The London T100 weekend will also the feature the return of Elite Olympic racing to the capital. For more details visit the website.
