Heading into Friday’s International Triathlon Union grand final, American Gwen Jorgensen is ranked first in the world and poised to take the top prize. Jorgensen won every triathlon she entered this season, including the Rio test event in late August.
She leads a group of American women who have owned the sport this season. Katie Zaferes is ranked second in the world, while 2012 Olympian Sarah True is third.
“We realize what a special moment it is for the U.S. women to be ranked 1-2-3, but really it is indicative of how strong the program is,” True said.