Search
shop

US Olympic triathlon champion Gwen Jorgensen is a winner again, this time on a NASCAR track

A first victory of 2025 for the Rio 2016 gold medal winner, and at an iconic venue.
Editor-In-Chief
Last updated -
STRENGTH. ENDURANCE. PERFORMANCE.

US Olympic triathlon champion Gwen Jorgensen has claimed her first win of the 2025 season, on a NASCAR track.

The 38-year-old superstar, who won gold at the Rio Games of 2016, ran out a thrilling victor in the Americas Triathlon Cup at the Homestead Miami Speedway on Friday.

Gwen, who had started her year with a disappointing 29th at WTCS Abu Dhabi last month, roared back to the podium here by coming home four seconds ahead of Mexico’s Marcela Alvarez Solis following a terrific showdown at the iconic Florida venue.

Advertisement

Jorgensen runs to Homestead glory

Jorgensen was seventh out of the water after the 750m swim over the sprint distance, just 12 seconds behind fellow US star and leader Gina Sereno. Sophia Howell of Canada was close behind Sereno in second with Julia Visgueiro of Brazil in third.

Onto the 20m bike leg, which comprised four laps of the track, and pretty soon we had an enormous front pack of riders all keeping pace with each other. As they approached T2 that pack numbered well over 30 athletes and it was all to play for, would Gwen’s famed run prowess be good enough to take the win? We were about to find out.

It did not take Jorgensen long to make her way to the front of the field early on the 5km run, but she was never able to fully drop the game Alvarez Solis. She made sure Gwen had to fight all the way to the line for that four-second margin of victory. Another American star Danielle Orie claimed the final spot on the podium, a further 10 seconds back.

Vannerson claims Miami glory

While Jorgensen was leading the elite women home, another US star in the shape of Reese Vannerson was doing the same for the men. The exciting young prospect was an impressive winner, taking the tape some 18 seconds ahead of French star Igor Dupuis. Darr Smith (USA) took the final spot on the podium with compatriot Seth Rider fourth.

Advertisement

Americas Triathlon Cup Miami 2025 Results

March 28, 2025 – Homestead Speedway – 750km/20km/4.98km

Elite Women

  • 1. Gwen Jorgensen (USA) – 55:41 (9:47 / 27:45 / 16:58)
  • 2. Marcela Alvarez Solis (MEX) – 55:45 (9:47 / 27:52 / 17:02)
  • 3. Danielle Orie (USA) – 55:55 (9:45 / 27:52 / 17:13)
  • 4. Beatrice Mallozzi (ITA) – 56:00 (10:06 / 27:33 / 17:16)
  • 5. Naomi Ruff (USA) – 56:01 (9:58 / 27:39 / 17:17)

Elite Men

  • 1. Reese Vannerson (USA) – 49:54 (8:45 / 25:24 / 14:53)
  • 2. Igor Dupuis (FRA) – 50:12 (8:35 / 25:24 / 15:10)
  • 3. Darr Smith (USA) – 50:14 (8:39 / 24:31 / 16:04)
  • 4. Seth Rider (USA) – 50:16 (8:35 / 24:33 / 16:05)
  • 5. Martin Sobey (CAN) – 50:16 (9:07 / 24:58 / 15:11)

Graham Shaw
Written by
Graham Shaw
Graham has been involved with TRI247 & RUN247 since the summer of 2021. Since then he has provided strategic direction for all news and is passionate about the growth of triathlon as a fan sport.
Discover more
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT 3 navigation and colour display
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT 3 GPS bike computer review
Best triathlon swim courses – our top 10 triathlons for an epic start to race day
triathlon swimming open water
“Triathletes shouldn’t kick during the swim” and other triathlon swimming myths- BUSTED by an expert swim coach
SunGod FORTY2s running sunglasses review
First look at the NEW SunGod FORTY2s running sunglasses – TRI247 Review
Gustav Iden aero position body rocket
How to get better at holding your time trial position – Expert tips from former PRO time trial cyclist Alex Dowsett
latest News
IRONMAN Cairns
IRONMAN Cairns 2025: WATCH LIVE as Australia hosts Pro Series blockbuster
Taylor Knibb 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Taupo New Zealand
T100 Vancouver results: Taylor Knibb is BACK as US superstar roars to blistering victory
Jelle Geens T100 Triathlon Vancouver Finish Line
T100 Vancouver results: Belgium dominates as Noodt and Smith pay the penalty
T100 Vancouver 2025: Watch again as Knibb and Geens claim brilliant triathlon wins
ST GEORGE, UTAH - MAY 07: Ruth Astle of Great Britain competes on the bike during the 2021 IRONMAN World Championships on May 07, 2022 in St George, Utah. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
IRONMAN World Championship agony for British triathlon star as Kona 2025 dream is over
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
The 247 Group

The home of endurance sports

Share to...