Hungarian 15-year-old Fanni Szalai steals the spotlight at Arena Games Triathlon in Switzerland

Hungary’s Zsanett Bragmayer and South Africa’s Henri Schoeman dominated the Arena Games Triathlon in Switzerland, but it was 15-year-old Fanni Szalai who stole the show.

Bragmayer secured an impressive win by triumphing in all three stages, while Schoeman, who has been dealing with injury and illness for three years, won the men’s event. The event marked Switzerland’s Super League debut, with a sell-out crowd cheering on the athletes at the CAMPUS SURSEE Sportarena.

The final of the Arena Games Triathlon takes place on April 8 in London, where the World Championship title will be decided based on an athlete's best result from Montreal, Switzerland plus the final.

The big transition: Bragmayer dominated all three stages to secure a notable win, while Schoeman made a successful return after three years of injury and illness. The event also saw Switzerland make its debut in the Super League, with a sell-out crowd cheering on the athletes.

What they are saying:

• Zsanett Bragmayer: “I’m so happy with this win…I wanted to prove it here. I really don’t like losing and if you lose your focus then you’re out of the game.”
• Henri Schoeman: “It feels amazing…I’m so thrilled with my performance. I’m loving my life right now.”

Between the lines: The event saw both familiar and new faces emerging victorious, with Hungary’s Zsanett Bragmayer securing her spot as a top contender while 15-year-old Fanni Szalai turned heads with her performance.

What's next: The final event will take place in London on 8th April.