Spirig takes her second ITU Madrid title

Switzerland’s Nicola Spirig (2:06:35) won her Second ITU Madrid title (her last win was in 2010) today in a sprint finish over Ireland’s Aileen Morrison and Chile’s Barbara Riveros Diaz.

Canada’s Chantell Widney (2:13:02) and Sarah-Anne Brault (2:13:36) surrendered over 4 minutes to the leaders after the swim and bike, and finished off in 41^st and 43^rd place respectively.

In a fun tweet, Widney shared the following after the race. “My three year old started to cry when she heard I didn’t win the race today. So cute! And maybe a tad bit competitive?”

Elite Women

1. Nicola Spirig SUI 02:06:35

2. Aileen Morrison IRL 02:06:38

3. Barbara Riveros Diaz CHI 02:06:40

4. Anne Haug GER 02:06:43

5. Rachel Klamer NED 02:07:05

6. Ainhoa Murua ESP 02:07:18

7. Vicky Holland GBR 02:07:20

8. Alexandra Razarenova RUS 02:07:32

9. Andrea Hewitt NZL 02:07:38

10. Liz Blatchford GBR 02:07:43

41. Chantell Widney CAN 02:13:02

43. Sarah-Anne Brault CAN 02:13:36

DNF Lauren Campbell CAN