Zalán Hóbor wins U23 triathlon world championship bronze

Hungarian triathletes achieved notable success at the World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. Zalán Hóbor secured a bronze medal in the men's U23 category, following his recent European Championship bronze. Hóbor demonstrated strong form throughout the race, exiting the swimming portion near the front and maintaining a position within the lead group during the cycling stage. He ultimately secured third place after a strong final kilometer in the running segment, improving his personal best running time by over a minute.

In the paratriathlon PTS5 category, two-time European champion Bence Mocsári finished in fourth place, missing the podium by only six seconds. Other Hungarian competitors included Gyula Kovács, who finished 22nd, and Gergő Soós, who placed 31st. Hóbor is scheduled to compete again in the mixed relay event.