Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley perform well in Mexico

Mehluli Sibanda

Created: Sep 03, 2023 09:08 PM (Updated: Sep 03, 2023 09:08 PM)

Tyler Smith finished ninth in the men’s elite at the Americas Triathlon Championships (File photograph)

Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley produced creditable performances at the Americas Triathlon Championships in Veracruz, Mexico.

Smith finished ninth after completing the Olympic distance course in 1hr 46min and 4sec, just over two minutes behind winner John Reed of the United States. The silver medal went to Martin Sobey, of Canada, with Canadian Brock Hoel third.

Coming off last month’s impressive third place at the World Triathlon Cup Yeongdo in South Korea, Hawley continued her good form when finishing eleventh in 2:02:3.

Erica Hawley was eleventh in the women’s elite at the Americas Triathlon Championships (File photograph)

Home favourite Rosa Tapia Vidal picked up the gold followed by Gina Sereno, of USA, with Canadian Emy Legault completing the podium.

It has been a good season for Hawley after she picked up her maiden professional win competing in the Americas Triathlon Cup in Montreal on July 5.

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Published September 03, 2023 at 9:08 pm (Updated September 03, 2023 at 9:08 pm)

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Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley perform well in Mexico

Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley perform well in Mexico