Wilde Narrows Standings While Gentle Delivers Comeback Win

The T100 Triathlon World Tour stop on the French Riviera on August 30-31 set up one of the most pivotal chapters of the 2025 season. With the overall standings tightening, the elite men’s field delivered a showdown under the Mediterranean sun and Hayden Wilde emerged with a statement victory that narrowed the gap at the top.

From the swim in Fréjus through the iconic Corniche bike and finishing laps around Base Nature François Léotard, the 2 km swim, 80 km bike, 18 km run course tested every aspect of the athletes’ endurance. In the men’s pro race, Hayden Wilde (NZL) powered through to win in 3:12:23, edging out Jelle Geens (BEL) by just 22 seconds, with Samuel Dickinson (GBR) finishing third at +1:45. Wilde’s win not only earned him back to back first place podium finishes, but also crucial PTO points, boosting him further into the championship hunt.

That result tightened the season-long standings dramatically: with Jelle Geens still leading at 119 points, Wilde moved to second with 105 points, positioning himself as a viable challenger through the final races. The men’s title race remains wide open as the tour heads to Spain in just a few weeks.

In the women’s pro race, Ashleigh Gentle (AUS) delivered a strong performance. After exiting the swim in 8th, she ran her way to the front, ultimately winning in 3:41:42 and earning meaningful points. Paula Findlay (CAN) placed second about 52 seconds back, with India Lee (GBR) rounding out the podium.

While the focus remained on pro drama, age-group races also featured strong finishes and fast times. Across multiple waves, amateur participants clocked personal bests, fought through the summer heat, and celebrated finish-line moments that embodied the inclusive spirit of the T100 series.

In a season defined by razor-thin margins, the French Riviera stage delivered blockbuster performances on both fronts. Hayden Wilde’s win tightened up the men’s standings, setting the stage for dramatic finales in the final stops. Meanwhile, Ashleigh Gentle’s comeback victory reignited the women’s competition. With amateur athletes racing alongside the pros, the weekend once again showcased how the T100 blends elite competition with the broader endurance community.

The championship picture will only get more intense as the series builds toward the Qatar World Championship Final in December, where everything comes down to one last race.

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