2 Sep 2014

NZ triathletes share podium

12:42 pm on 2 September 2014

The New Zealand triathletes Andrea Hewitt and Nicky Samuels have produced big performances to get on the podium at the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final in Edmonton.

Andrea Hewitt (L) and Nicky Samuels celebrate their podium finish at the World Championship Grand Final.

Andrea Hewitt (L) and Nicky Samuels celebrate their podium finish at the World Championship Grand Final. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

For the second week in a row the pair shared the podium, with Hewitt second and Samuels third behind the American, Gwen Jorgensen.

The New Zealanders sparked the race, leading from the front throughout and dominating on the run - that is dominating all but the American who came from more than a minute back to win gold.

It was a superb end to the season for Hewitt and Samuels though, with Hewitt finishing the season ranked third in the world and Samuels consecutive bronze medals moving her to a career high fifth in the world.