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Pavel Andreev wins in Oberstaufen for Winter Triathlon clean sweep

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 pageall 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
10. Michael Ager GER 01:09:22
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