Search
shop

Hayden Wilde victory hopes disappear as injury strikes Kiwi star during Paris Test Event

Agony for Wilde during Paris Test Event
Editor-In-Chief
Last updated -
STRENGTH. ENDURANCE. PERFORMANCE.

Hayden Wilde’s chances of victory in the Olympic Games Paris Test Event disappeared when injury struck the Kiwi star during Friday’s race in the French capital.

The 25-year-old was part of a 50-strong group which headed into T2 together as an epic finish shaped up to the Elite Men race. But any hopes of another terrific duel with Britain’s Alex Yee were soon scuppered early on the run.

Advertisement

Wilde goes down, and out of contention

Wilde went down, clearly injured, and by the time he was able to get back on his feet the pack were long gone. After regaining his composure he began jogging slowly and then walking before he retired.

Writing on Instagram afterwards, he explained the reason: “Gutted. Had a crash heading down to the race in the morning. My hip wasn’t able to handle running. Walked a lap and had to call it a day. Thanks for the support out there today.”

It was a devastating development for Wilde, who took bronze in the Tokyo Olympics of 2021, and has enjoyed a great 2023 season to date. He has registered WTCS victories in Yokohama and Hamburg, with podiums in Cagliari and Sunderland.

New world order

It also has a significant impact on the battle for the world title as he’s now lost top spot in the overall series standings.

That means he will now have to finish ahead of Yee in the Grand Final in Pontevedra in order to be crowned world champion for the first time.

Both Wilde and Yee missed out in agonising fashion last season when Léo Bergere snatched the title.

Updated WTCS standings:

  • 1. Alex Yee (GBR) – 3498.67pts
  • 2. Hayden Wilde (NZL) – 3441.72pts
  • 3. Vasco Vilaca (POR) – 3283.76pts
  • 4. Léo Bergere (FRA) – 3013.56pts
  • 5. Dorian Coninx (FRA) – 2987.60pts
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
Mark Allen aging up quote
How to adjust your triathlon training as you get older – Mark Allen on the 7 ways to make aging a less slippery slope
Ironman gear guide – everything you need to get to the finish line of a full distance triathlon
Challenge St. Pölten 2024 - image credit Jose Luis Hourcade / Challenge Family
Expert swim coach on the three most common swim mistakes age group triathletes make (and how to fix them!)
Challenge The Championship Marjolaine Pieree
How to qualify for Challenge The Championship – and why it should be on your triathlon bucket list
Cadomotus aero triathlon cycling shoes
Can your triathlon cycling shoes make you faster? How shoe choice could speed up your triathlon finish times
latest News
Beth Potter Cassandre Beaugrand Olympic Games Paris Test Event Triathlon August 2023
WTCS Yokohama 2025: Date, start time and how to watch live as Olympic stars head to Japan
Sam Long bike leg IRONMAN 703 St George 2025 photo credit Getty Images for IRONMAN
“I think he’s a sneaky little guy” – which fellow pro got under the skin of Sam Long at 70.3 St. George?
Mathis Margirier wins the Challenge Championship in Samorin 2023 [Photo credit: Activimages / Challenge Family]
The Championship History: What makes the racing in Šamorín so special?
Former Royal Marine scales Mount Everest to complete the ‘world’s longest triathlon’
Kristian Blummenfelt IRONMAN Texas Fans 2025
IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence start lists: Krisitian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden set to star in France
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...