Potter second and Yee fifth on triathlon return

Breaking news from the world of sport: Potter second and Yee fifth on triathlon returnImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Beth Potter had three wins in her past four starts prior to Saturday's eventByBen RamsdaleBBC Sport journalistPublished20 minutes agoBeth Potter finished second in Yokohoma for a second consecutive year while Alex Yee came fifth on his return to the men's triathlon on Saturday. Olympic bronze medallist Potter, 34, who was third overall in the 2025 World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS), crossed the finish line in one hour 50 minutes 15 seconds - two seconds behind winner Tilda Mansson. Potter and Mansson were the frontrunners throughout the race and battled for victory in a thrilling sprint finish.

But it was deja vu for 34-year-old Potter who narrowly missed out on gold in the same event last year behind Jeanne Lehair, who was third this time. All four British women in the event secured top-15 finishes, with Sian Rainsley (10th), Jess Fullagar (11th) and Kate Waugh (14th) completing a strong line-up. In the men's race, Olympic champion Yee finished fifth on his return to the competition.

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The 27-year-old, who won triathlon gold at Paris 2024 and the world title later in the year, spent 2025 largely focused on marathon running and became the second-fasted Briton of all time in December. Despite an 18-month absence from WTCS events, Yee finished just 44 seconds behind eventual winner Matthew Hauser, who became the first man to defend his title in Yokohoma. Miguel Hidalgo was second and there was a sprint for third, with Luke Willian taking the final podium spot ahead of Vetle Thorn.

Yee's British compatriots Jack Willis and Max Stapley finished eighth and 15th respectively. In the para racing events, GB's Henry Urand won gold in PTS3 with team-mate Ryan Taylor fifth, while Josh Landmann took sixth place in PTWC. There was also a podium finish in the women's PTS4, with Hannah Moore earning a silver medal.

The story has climbed to the top of the sports agenda, with fans and analysts following closely.