As the temperatures rose in Düsseldorf, Germany on Sunday, Lisa Tertsch emerged victorious at the German Triathlon Championships. The race consisted of a sprint distance 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike ride, and a five-kilometer run, Tertsch completed the race in an impressive time of 56 minutes and 10 seconds. Reporting after the race, Tertsch stated "I practiced staying cool in the heat - sun and hot temperatures were a major factor in the race."
The Liv Racing Collective athlete broke out into the top three during the swim, racing on her EnviLiv Advanced Pro for the bike portion - the leading back determined the pace for most of the race. During the run, a larger group was formed, and within 500 meters to go Tertsch broke away again to the front with one other racer. Ultimately her explosive sprint finish solidified her win, with a lead of three seconds. "It was a great feeling to come towards the end of the race and knowing that I still had plenty left for a sprint finish - and then seeing that no one could follow once I accelerated," said Tertsch after the race.
This triumph marked Tertsch's second German individual championship title, following her victory in 2021. "It was my second time becoming German Champion, I am happy with the decisions I made during the race and with my result. I had hoped to win, but in sport, there is never a certainty, so it is great that it actually worked out!"
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