Calgary's Stefan Daniel wins silver at World Triathlon Para Series race in Hamburg
The six-time world champion finished second in the PTS5 classification with a time of 57 minutes 52 seconds, 13 seconds behind gold medallist Martin Schulz of Germany.
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Calgary's Stefan Daniel earned a silver medal at a World Triathlon Para Series race in Hamburg, Germany, on Sunday.
The 29-year-old six-time world champion finished second in the PTS5 classification with a time of 57 minutes 52 seconds, 13 seconds behind gold medallist Martin Schulz. Bronze went to Portugal's Filipe Marques. The race featured a 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and five-kilometre run.
Daniel said he came into the race with modest expectations. "I was pleasantly surprised," he told reporters. "This whole year has been about taking a step back. I've been working, coaching and enjoying things out of triathlon. I just wanted to have fun doing a triathlon, and I have always wanted to race Hamburg. The podium was a stretch goal today. I wasn't expecting it at all."
A Paralympic silver and bronze medallist, Daniel has struggled to stay healthy over recent years. His plan is to stay fresh and be prepared for a two-year push toward the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. "Being healthy is so, so important and I know the fitness will come from that," he said. "I was just able to race a bit freer mentally. I had more fun with it and that goes a long way."
The facts
Who won gold at the World Triathlon Para Series race in Hamburg?
Martin Schulz of Germany won gold in the PTS5 classification.
What was Stefan Daniel's winning time?
Stefan Daniel of Calgary finished with a time of 57 minutes 52 seconds, earning silver in the PTS5 classification.
What were the distances in the Hamburg race?
The World Triathlon Para Series race in Hamburg featured a 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike, and five-kilometre run.
