American Jorgensen wins women's triathlon gold medal
American Gwen Jorgensen produced her trademark strong closing run to win the women's triathlon gold at the Rio Olympics on Saturday.
Jorgensen, who won 12 World Triathlon Series races on the trot in 2014 and 2015 -- including two world championship crowns -- crossed the finish line at Copacabana beach in 1hr 56min 16sec.
Switzerland's Nicola Spirig Hug won silver and bronze went to Vicky Holland of Great Britain.