The event, held at London’s Aquatic Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, was the second-ever SLT Arena Games competition following last year's debut in Rotterdam. Competitors raced three stages combining swim, run and bike events in a format called Triple Mix.
It all came down to a final 1km run showdown between Potter, Ironman star Lucy Charles-Barclay, and Olympic-distance specialist Sophie Coldwell. The final stage three began with the three Brits tied at 18 points following the first two stages.
Charles-Barclay held a 3-second lead going into the final run, but Potter closed the gap on the treadmill in the final 600 meters. She crossed the virtual finish line first to win by a single point, her first major victory following last week’s announcement that she is now competing as a CADEX-sponsored athlete.
Potter Wins SLT Arena Games Triathlon in London
29 March 2021
CADEX-sponsored triathlete Beth Potter won the Super League Triathlon Arena Games in London, topping a world-class field of 10 athletes in the unique contest that saw competitors go head-to-head over three stages combining swim stages in a pool plus virtual indoor bike and run stages powered by Zwift.
Transitions looked a little different at this event, with competitors going from the pool to indoor bikes to treadmills. Super League Triathlon photo
Potter held her own on the swims, and proved fastest on the runs. Super League Triathlon photo
Potter tackles the bike leg on one of the three stages. Super League Triathlon photo
Potter beat fellow Brits Lucy Charles-Barclay (right) and Sophie Caldwell (left) to take the win. Super League Triathlon photo
