(Reuters) - Gwen Jorgensen became the first American in a decade to win a triathlon world title when she clinched the series finale at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton, Alberta on Saturday.
The 28-year-old, who led the overall standings entering the final race, broke clear of her rivals in the closing 10-kilometer run to post a winning time of two hours five seconds.
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