Australia’s Ashleigh Gentle wins Montreal triathlon, Canada’s Brown fourth
MONTREAL — Ashleigh Gentle of Australia posted her first World Triathlon Series victory, but Joanna Brown of Ottawa may have celebrated just as much for finishing fourth.
A week after coming in seventh in Edmonton, Brown finished just behind three of the top women in her sport to post her career best result in the top level of international women’s triathlon.
“I exceeded all my expectations,” said Brown, who had family members among the large crowd that lined the cycling and running course through the narrow streets of Old Montreal. “I’m so happy to make a good race in Canada.”
A men’s event is set for Sunday.