Newcastle's Lauren Parker dominates: crowned world champion

Newcastle paratriathlete Lauren Parker crosses the finish line for victory. Picture: Delly Carr/ITU Media

NEWCASTLE'S Lauren Parker has taken out the PTWC World Championship title in Switzerland overnight.

She crossed the finish line two minutes ahead of her nearest competitor and claimed her maiden world championship title

Speaking to Triathlon Australia, Parker said that winning the World Championship title was 'unreal'.

"I can't even put into words how I'm feeling, I'm just so happy," Parker said.

"The whole day went my way starting off from a great swim. I felt great on the bike and great on the run as well."

Coach Dan Atkins said he was pleased with the result, with Parker's preparation clearly paying off.

"I won't lie, I got a lot of goosebumps out there and got a bit emotional," Atkins said.

"It's been a really hard road for Loz and we've been preparing for this race for well over a year now...we targeted it and executed it absolutely perfectly; I'm one happy coach."

CONGRATULATIONS @_laurenparker_ World Champion 🙌

A wire to wire win on a tough course. 👏🏻#WTSGrandFinal@AUSParalympics@CommGamesAUSpic.twitter.com/X7x7EEmkqi

— Triathlon Australia (@TriAustralia) September 1, 2019

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