Jorgensen Flats at Olympic Triathlon

 
Gwen's London Olympic experience took a disappointing turn with a puncture on the second lap of the bike leg.  You may have seen many riders hit the deck on TV as the roads were wet and slick but Gwen's troubles were run of the mill flat tire.  It took about 1 and a half minutes to get to a tire replacement stop and get a new wheel on the bike.  By that time, Gwen's spot in the second pack was lost and she was relegated to completing the bike segment in a third pack effectively eliminating any chances for a good finish.   After the race she was sad but already talking about returning to racing later this summer and finishing out the ITU series in New Zealand in October.  All in all a miraculous run and an amazing rise to Olympic - level sport.