Pavel Andreev wins in Oberstaufen for Winter Triathlon clean sweep

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By David Peddie | 10 Mar, 2013

Pavel Andreev swept to victory in Oberstaufen to record his fourth win in as many races.

In the final Winter Triathlon European Cup of the season, the Russian dominated from the start to finish in 1:02:59.

No-one has come close to Andreev this season and his scintillating form has led him to an exceptional four wins in a row, which includes the European and World winter Triathlon titles.

His compatriot, Evgeny Kirillov, has come closest to challenging Andreev in many of his races but once again he had to settle for second place.

Italian stalwart Daniel Antonioli claimed third place, his first podium of the year but in doing so he maintains his record of claiming at least one podium finish in a Winter season since 2006.

Kristian Monsen (NOR) and Walter Polla (ITA) finished 4th and 5th respectively in a small Elite field which was interspersed with German athletes competing in the home National Championships.

In the Women’s Elite race, Margarita Ovsyannikva (RUS) had only the German women competing in the National Championships for company and despite crossing the line in 5th place, this was enough to give her the gold medal for the Elite Women’s race.

Picture Credit: Paul Groves

Related Event: 2013 Oberstaufen ITU Winter Triathlon European Cup

10 Mar, 2013 • event page • all results

Results: Elite Women
1.	Renate Forstner	GER	01:15:19
2.	Kathrin Muller	GER	01:15:37
3.	Regina Genser	GER	01:15:53
4.	Lena Berlinger	GER	01:17:09
5.	Margarita Ovsyannikova	RUS	01:18:11
6.	Alexandra Gundel	GER	01:20:55
7.	Ellen Enders	GER	01:21:56
8.	Anita Weber	GER	01:23:17
9.	Heike Funk	GER	01:23:55
10.	Federica Ferrari	ITA	01:26:01

Results: Elite Men
1.	Pavel Andreev	RUS	01:02:59
2.	Evgeny Kirillov	RUS	01:03:05
3.	Michael Göhner	GER	01:03:22
4.	Daniel Antonioli	ITA	01:04:04
5.	Kristian Monsen	NOR	01:04:47
6.	Walter Polla	ITA	01:04:53
7.	Qurin Schmolz	GER	01:05:17
8.	Marcus Enders	GER	01:07:55
9.	Tobias Heining	GER	01:08:49
DNF.	Alberto Comazzi	ITA	DNF

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