Data Dive: Who Will Come Out On Top In NEOM?
As the supertri 2024 season approaches its thrilling conclusion in NEOM, teams and athletes are gearing up for what promises to be a nail-biting finale. Here's an in-depth analysis of the data and trends that have defined the season so far, along with predictions for the final showdown.
Team Rankings: Crown vs. Podium
The season-long rivalry between Crown Racing and Podium Racing continues, with Crown holding a slight advantage heading into NEOM. Crown leads by 14 points after their consistent performances, particularly in the women's events, where they have regularly built up an early lead. However, Podium has often managed to claw back some of these losses in the men's races.
Team | Boston | Chicago | London | Toulouse | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Crown Racing | 81 | 79 | 88 | 75 | 323 |
Podium Racing | 82 | 83 | 75 | 69 | 309 |
Stars & Stripes | 46 | 63 | 75 | 87 | 271 |
Brownlee Racing | 73 | 57 | 45 | 51 | 226 |
Despite Stars and Stripes Racing surging with a team win in Toulouse, thanks to Vasco Vilaca's stellar performance, they are too far behind Crown and Podium to threaten the overall standings.
Individual Standings: The Battle for the Title
The individual competition has been equally fierce, with dominant performances by both men and women.
Women’s Standings (Top 5):
Name | Boston | Chicago | London | Toulouse | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia Taylor-Brown (GTB) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 45 |
Jeanne Lehair | 15 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 39 |
Taylor Spivey | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 39 |
Cassandre Beaugrand | 8 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 36 |
Kate Waugh | 13 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 34 |
Georgia Taylor-Brown (GTB) has been near flawless, accumulating a perfect 45 points. With only one race left, GTB needs a third-place finish in NEOM to secure her second Supertri title. Her challengers, Jeanne Lehair and Taylor Spivey, both on 39 points, need GTB to finish outside the top three to have any hope of winning the title.
Men’s Standings (Top 5):
Name | Boston | Chicago | London | Toulouse | Total Points |
Hayden Wilde | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 44 |
Léo Bergere | 14 | 13 | 12 | 39 | 39 |
Tim Hellwig | 12 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 37 |
Vasco Vilaca | 13 | 8 | 15 | 36 | 36 |
Matthew Hauser | 9 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 35 |
Like GTB, Hayden Wilde has had an outstanding season, with 44 points. He needs to finish third or above in NEOM to clinch his second Supertri title. If Wilde finishes off the podium, Léo Bergere could still win the title with a victory.
Toulouse Highlights and Key Data Points
The penultimate race in Toulouse provided critical insights into the form of the top contenders:
Women’s Race (Top 4)
Name | Run 1 | Run 4 | Run 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
Georgia Taylor-Brown | 03:01.01 | 03:03.40 | 06:16.64 |
Taylor Spivey | 03:05.72 | 03:02.74 | 06:21.94 |
Kate Waugh | 03:06.17 | 03:04.85 | 06:26.81 |
Cassandre Beaugrand | 02:53.13 | 02:56.76 | 05:58.55 |
The women’s race was won on the final run, with GTB pulling away from the pack, finishing 5 seconds ahead of Spivey and 10 seconds ahead of Waugh.
Men’s Race (Top 5)
Name | Swim 1 | Swim 2 | Swim 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
Vasco Vilaca | 03:31.81 | 03:43.80 | 03:35.78 |
Tim Hellwig | 03:22.91 | 03:45.25 | 03:41.78 |
Hayden Wilde | 03:33.17 | 03:48.72 | 03:48.81 |
Léo Bergere | 03:23.65 | 03:44.68 | 03:43.52 |
Matthew Hauser | 03:26.39 | 03:32.22 | 03:36.00 |
Matthew Hauser’s resurgence after a slow start in Toulouse was critical, particularly his performance in the second swim, which kept Podium Racing in the fight for the overall title.
NEOM Predictions: What to Watch
With increased points available in NEOM, the stakes are higher than ever:
Crown Racing will rely on their women to establish an early lead, while their men will aim to fend off a Podium comeback.
Podium Racing must avoid the costly mistakes that plagued them in Toulouse, particularly with mechanical issues and penalties.
Georgia Taylor-Brown and Hayden Wilde are the clear favorites for individual titles, but surprise performances from Jeanne Lehair, Cassandre Beaugrand, and Vasco Vilaca
could shake things up.
The NEOM finale promises to be a race for the ages, with team and individual glory on the line!
