VIDEO: Chasing Olympic Gold With American Gwen Jorgensen

Updated OnAugust 18, 2015
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LAVA Magazine

Current world number one, American Gwen Jorgensen, spends the summer months based in Spain's northern Basque region of Vitoria. The Wollongong Wizards are a team of athletes coached by Jamie Turner, and considered one of triathlon's super-groups. Specialized spent three days with the camp to understand why Jorgensen is on top with 12 undefeated races across two seasons, and what role her coach and training partners play to that success.

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