GermanySam Laidlow, a French triathlete, won the Challenge Roth triathlon with a world record time of 7 hours, 21 minutes, and 4 seconds. This victory marks his second consecutive win at the event. He improved upon the previous world record set by Norwegian Kristian Blummenfelt during the Ironman Texas in April, which stood at 7:21:24. Blummenfelt finished second in Roth, trailing Laidlow by 5 minutes and 20 seconds. Additionally, German debutant Rico Bogen impressed by securing third place with a time of 7:27:53, setting a new personal best for a first-time long-distance triathlete.
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