Lisa Norden (SWE) Continues Hot Streak with Yokohama victory
Just like the London 2012 Olympic Games, the top spot of the podium at the ITU World Triathlon Yokohama came down to a phenomenal sprint finish. But this time Sweden's Lisa Norden would not be denied gold as she edged out Germany's Anne Haug at the finish line to claim her second straight victory in the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series. Haug picked up a silver medal and her first trip to the ITU World Triathlon Series podium after finishing fourth in three WTS events earlier this year. After running in the final leading group with a number of World Series and World Cup winners, it was rising Dutch star Maaike Caelers who grabbed the final spot on the podium.
"It's the first major event after a couple of races that I did and I am getting into very good shape," said Norden. "Coming to Japan with such a nice atmosphere and getting very well welcomed is so important for me. Maybe it is the sushi that works of my favour," she joked.
Densham retained her lead atop the ITU World Triathlon Series. But with the victory Norden pulled within 30 points, ensuring an epic showdown for the world championship at the Auckland Grand Final.
