How Crown Racing Won the 2024 supertri League Teams Championship

Boston: A Solid Start Sets the Foundation

The season kicked off in Boston, where Crown Racing quickly established themselves as contenders. Georgia Taylor-Brown, the team’s linchpin in the women’s field, delivered a strong performance with a second-place finish and Kate Waugh in third, adding valuable points to the team total. Taylor-Brown’s consistency set the tone for the season, showcasing her ability to thrive under pressure.

In the men’s race, Hayden Wilde secured second place after a pulsating sprint finish with rival Alex Yee, providing additional crucial points for Crown Racing. Wilde’s early podium finish hinted at the consistency he would bring throughout the season. With their combined efforts, Crown Racing ended the first race just behind Podium Racing in the team standings, laying a solid foundation for the races to come.

Boston Points Table:

Chicago: Establishing Dominance

In Chicago, Podium Racing narrowly outscored Crown Racing, despite a strong showing from Crown’s star athletes. Georgia Taylor-Brown claimed her first victory of the season in the women’s race, delivering a flawless performance that set the pace for her team. In the men’s race, Hayden Wilde bounced back from defeat in Boston to win comfortbaly with a commanding performance.

However, Podium Racing edged ahead, with key performances across both fields, particularly in the men’s race. Their balanced team effort and consistent point-scoring allowed them to maintain a slight lead over Crown Racing, keeping the title race tightly contested as the season progressed.

Boston and Chicago Combined Points Table:

London: Crown Racing Takes Full Control

The London race marked a turning point in the 2024 supertri season, with Crown Racing delivering a dominant performance to seize control of the team standings. Georgia Taylor-Brown claimed her second victory of the season in the women’s race, continuing her exceptional form and providing maximum points for her team.

In the men’s race, Hayden Wilde mirrored Taylor-Brown’s success with another win, his second of the season. Wilde’s dominance across all three disciplines highlighted Crown Racing’s strength in depth and strategic execution.

These victories earned Crown Racing an impressive 88 points, their highest score of the season, and allowed them to overtake Podium Racing in the overall standings for the first time.

Toulouse: Crown Racing Stays Ahead Under Pressure

The penultimate race of the 2024 supertri season in Toulouse presented unique challenges for Crown Racing, yet the team managed to maintain their overall lead in the standings. Despite fierce competition and standout performances from their rivals, Crown Racing’s consistency across both the men’s and women’s fields ensured they added a solid 75 points to their season total.

Georgia Taylor-Brown once again delivered for Crown Racing, securing her third consecutive victory in the women’s race. Her ability to stay ahead of rivals like Taylor Spivey and Kate Waugh highlighted her unmatched dominance this season. Taylor-Brown’s maximum points in the women’s race were a significant boost to Crown Racing’s total in Toulouse.

Hayden Wilde faced adversity in the men’s race when a late mishap—his shoe coming off in the final run—cost him valuable time. Despite this setback, Wilde demonstrated his trademark resilience to secure a third-place finish. His ability to fight through challenges and still score crucial points was critical in ensuring Crown Racing stayed ahead of Podium Racing in the overall standings.

While Stars and Stripes Racing delivered their best performance of the season in Toulouse, with 87 points, Crown Racing’s consistent efforts across all disciplines ensured they retained their lead going into the NEOM finale.

Season Standings After Toulouse:

NEOM: Crown Racing Seals the Championship

The 2024 supertri season concluded in NEOM, with Crown Racing delivering a strong team performance to secure the teams leaderboard title. Despite a surprising fourth-place finish from Georgia Taylor-Brown, her teammate Cassandre Beaugrand stepped up with a commanding victory in the women’s race, showcasing the depth and resilience of the team.

Cassandre Beaugrand, who had faced an up-and-down season, found her best form in NEOM. Her win in the women’s race was a redemption arc, coming after earlier setbacks in the season. This performance not only boosted her individual standing but also provided Crown Racing with crucial points in the finale.

For Georgia Taylor-Brown, the fourth-place finish was below her usual high standards, but her consistent excellence throughout the season had already solidified her role as the backbone of Crown Racing’s success. Her contributions across the year ensured that the team entered NEOM with a comfortable lead, giving them breathing room in the final standings.

Hayden Wilde delivered yet another strong performance in the men’s race, finishing second. His podium streak throughout the season played a pivotal role in Crown Racing’s dominance, adding reliability to their points tally when it mattered most. Wilde’s consistency ensured that Crown Racing finished the season with their highest team score of the year.

Final Season Standings:

Crown Racing’s Triumph

Crown Racing’s ability to adapt and deliver across a highly competitive season culminated in their NEOM success. Cassandre Beaugrand’s standout performance in the finale underscored the team’s depth, while Hayden Wilde’s consistency throughout the year was critical in maintaining their lead. Despite a rare off day for Taylor-Brown, her contributions across the season remained unmatched. Crown Racing’s 2024 campaign will be remembered as one of teamwork, resilience, and dominance.