In front of a roaring French crowd, Csongor Lehmann burst onto the Toulouse scene with a performance that announced a breakout season. The 26-year-old from Tiszaujvaros led from the opening swim and never surrendered the advantage, riding smartly through the bike and finishing with a controlled run to claim victory by seven seconds over Stars & Stripes teammate Seth Rider. Crown Racing’s Vasco Vilaça followed in third place overall, securing a strong second in the series, while his teammate Ricardo Batista finished fourth in Toulouse and solidified a podium position in the standings.

The day unfolded on a brutal, no-breaks schedule: three disciplines in quick succession, a choppy Garonne river swim, tight city-center bike routes, and a run that kept the spectators on their feet. Lehmann’s early momentum set the tone, and the French crowds embraced a homegrown triumph in the making of a season that already suggested title potential.

Why Toulouse Was a Turning Point

• Breakout performance unlocked early: Lehmann seized control on Stage 1’s 300m swim and extended his lead through Stage 1’s 4km bike, establishing a daylight gap that would be hard to reel in.
• Team dynamics and chase: Rider’s presence alongside Lehmann created a “dream team” dynamic on the swim and run, with Vilaça and Batista in pursuit to keep the podium within reach for Crown Racing.
• Consistency across disciplines: Lehmann’s marks on swim, bike, and run showed a complete, aggressive, and well-rounded triathlon performance. He converted a lead from Stage 1 into a final-stage win and maintained it through the last run, despite late pressure.
• Series implications: The Toulouse result tightened Lehmann’s grip on the 2025 title, with Vilaça’s podium reinforcing Crown Racing’s overall strength and Batista contributing to a strong team showing. The day validated Lehmann as the headline performer of the season so far and set the stage for a title battle in the remaining rounds.

• “I’m almost speechless, it was crazy at the very beginning. We worked perfectly as a team, and this is like a dream coming true for me.” — Csongor Lehmann

• “The crowd was unbelievable. To hear them rally behind us in Toulouse was something special.” — Seth Rider

Results: Toulouse — Stage-by-Stage and Final Standings

• Winner: Csongor Lehmann (Stars & Stripes) — 7 seconds ahead of Seth Rider
• Second: Seth Rider (Stars & Stripes)
• Third: Vasco Vilaça (Crown Racing)
• Fourth: Ricardo Batista (Crown Racing)
• Fifth: Ian Pennekamp (Brownlee Racing)

Overall Series Standings (Top Highlights):

Notable: The race showcased Lehmann’s all-around dominance, with a breakthrough performance that matched high expectations for the season’s rest of the calendar.

Leader: Csongor Lehmann (Stars & Stripes) — solidified the 2025 title bid with Toulouse victory

Second in standings: Vasco Vilaça (Crown Racing) — secured second place in the series after Toulouse

Other podiums: Batista (Crown Racing) moved into a strong podium position in the overall standings

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