Bad luck for Hernaert, Jurgens 14th at ATU triathlon Tunesia

Hernaert and Jurgens in the lead pack at Tunesia (picture: Emilio Hernaert)

Thomas Jurgens came 14th last weekend in the sprinttriathlon at Hammamet, Tunesia. First Belgian as Antonio Hernaert did not finish due to a flat. Hernaert was in the head of a race and a solid performance was in the making. Emmanuel Lejeune battled his way from the background in the 5km run to a 21st place.

Antonio supporting Thomas at Tunesia (picture: Emilio Hernaert)

"I had a good swim," says Antonio. "After two kilometer on the bike I got hold of the head of the race and could easily cling on. Unfortunately, 7km later it was game over. Quite the disappointment," says the LTTD athlete.

Thomas battling for a good swim exit (picture: Emilio Hernaert)

Thomas Jurgens took 14th and Emmanuel Lejeune 21st, exiting the swim in a third group and managing to close the gap only on the run. At this point, no official results have been release as Thomas Jurgens was not included, without grounds. This is being rectified at this moment.

Thomas Jurgens running for 14th (picture: Emilio Hernaert)

Original article on 3athlon.be by Hans Cleemput on 08/05/2018
Translation by @T0v3