It was a momentous start to the new season for Britain’s Beth Potter as she hung tough in the heat to win the World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi, her first ever gold at the highest level. After a great swim, Potter was soon riding in a six-deep break on the bike then pulled clear of her rivals along with teammate Sophie Coldwell over the 5km finale. It was on the last climb of the run Potter made her decisive move, Coldwell finishing with silver ahead of USA’s Taylor Spivey.