Matt Hauser edges World Triathlon sprint finish, Lauren Parker breaks record
- Australian triathlete Matt Hauser showed he was up for the fight at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Pontevedra, Spain overnight, beating Vasco Vilaça to the line in a thrilling sprint finish.
- Defending series champion Hauser came into the series finale knowing he would be up against it to retain his title.
- A number of crashes throughout the year meant Hauser needed to win and beat Vilaça by five places.
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- Australian triathlete Matt Hauser showed he was up for the fight at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Pontevedra, Spain overnight, beating Vasco Vilaça to the line in a thrilling sprint finish.
- Defending series champion Hauser came into the series finale knowing he would be up against it to retain his title.
- A number of crashes throughout the year meant Hauser needed to win and beat Vilaça by five places.
Sources: ABC Australia