Search
shop

One more 2023 race for Gwen Jorgensen after mixed emotions following Miyazaki podium

American short course star on her race at the World Triathlon Cup in Miyazaki.
Staff Reporter
Last updated -
Get the ultimate guide to destination racing

Perhaps a sign of her winning mentality, Gwen Jorgensen wasn’t satisfied with a podium finish at the World Triathlon Cup in Miyazaki last weekend.

The American, who was beaten by Italian Bianca Seregni on the day, shared on Instagram that despite having fun racing, she was left frustrated by her performance in Japan.

Lining up again next weekend in Chile at the World Triathlon Cup Vina del Mar, Jorgensen will try and keep her perfect podium record in World Cups this year with a sixth consecutive top-three spot.

Pride mixed in with frustration

For the 2016 Olympic champion, her comeback season has been a rollercoaster, with a tough initial period followed by a string of successful World Triathlon Cup races, but not quite the results she would have hoped for on the WTCS circuit.

World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki 2023 Gwen Jorgensen
Photo Credit: World Triathlon

Sharing her thoughts after taking some time to reflect on Japan, Jorgensen admitted that despite feeling more frustrated than happy after another podium, she was content with the knowledge that her emotions don’t own her actions.

“I’ve waited to post about my second place in Miyazaki in hopes my feelings would change to elation, but they haven’t. I can be proud of my improvements week after week and proud of my five podiums within five World Cup starts and still feel frustration and be mad about my latest performance.

“The thing about feelings and thoughts are that they come and go, they don’t own my actions. I can be mad about my performance without it impacting anything negatively in my life. And I’m super thankful for that. I had fun racing and meeting some more amazing triathletes.”

World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki 2023 Women's Podium
Women’s podium at World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki [Photo Credit – World Triathlon/Janos M Schmidt]

Next up, Jorgensen will make the long trip out to the seaside city of Vina del Mar, where she’ll finish up her comeback season on a hard and fast course just outside of the Chilean capital Santiago.

“I’m excited to finish my season in Chile in two weeks and the Vina Del Mar World Cup. Until then you can find me training and hugging Patrick, Stanley, and George and making the most of what little time I have left in this season. It’s gone by too fast.”

Tomos Land
Written by
Tomos Land
Tomos Land is a triathlon & running journalist whose expertise lies in the professional world of short course & long distance triathlon, though he also boasts an extensive knowledge of ultra-running.
Discover more
Caroline Pohle Lena Meissner ironman 703 jonkoping sprint 2025
PremiumTriathlon’s mid-season report card: Tim Don on who’s raising the bar this triathlon race season
TRI-FIT VANGUARD tri suit review
The entry-level tri suit with a serious amount of performance for the price point – TRI-FIT VANGUARD review
Hayden Wilde bike supertri Boston 2024 photo credit supertri
Premium10 ways to make your road bike faster and more aero for triathlons
Kristian Blummenfelt photo credit: PTO Canadian Open
PremiumIs your gut health impacting your performance? The untapped potential of good gut health for triathletes
Laura Philipp and Kat Matthews on the run at the 2024 IRONMAN World Championship
PremiumHas triathlon reached peak performance? Tri experts and legends on how much faster triathletes could get
latest News
Georgia Taylor Brown Santa Vall gravel race 2025 photo credit Santa Vall and Gravel Earth Series
Kate Waugh and Georgia Taylor-Brown among strong British line-up at T100 London
Triathlon superstar Hayden Wilde to make shock comeback at London T100
Lionel Sanders wins 70.3 St George 2025 photo credit Getty Images for IRONMAN
‘Intimidating’ to go into Worlds after four months off – but Lionel Sanders up for the challenge
Georgia Taylor-Brown Alex Yee Super League Triathlon Malibu 2021
Triathlon’s most decorated Olympic duo now honoured by their former University
Olav Aleksander Bu Photo credit: Roj Ferman | Surpas
Top triathlon coach Olav Aleksander Bu says it’s all about the team after Uno-X bag first Tour de France win
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

TRI247-LOGO_Primary-Black_RGB-1

CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO BECOME PART OF SOMETHING EPIC

We’re on a mission to elevate the world of endurance sport, becoming your go-to resource for expert training tips and inspiration, unbiased reporting and creating a platform for grassroots voices. But we can’t do it without you on board! Choose a TRI247+ membership option below and become part of something epic.

£7.95/month

Unlimited access. No ads. A whole library of tips, advice and inspiration at your finger tips, and the chance to shape the future of triathlon journalism.

100+ new articles/month

You’ll also gain access to our other premium websites:

Have an account? Sign in

£47.95/year
£95.40/year

50% Discount

100+ new articles/month

Unlimited access. No ads. A whole library of tips, advice and inspiration at your finger tips, and the chance to shape the future of triathlon journalism.

You’ll also gain access to our other premium websites:

Have an account? Sign in

Share to...