Yesterday, Marathon Investigation reported that Tommy Fury did not complete the full T100 Triathlon in France.
Official timing data showed missing bike splits and impossible recorded speeds, confirming Fury failed to ride the complete 80 km bike course. Despite this, he crossed the finish line and publicly celebrated—as though he had completed the entire 100 km event.
PTO Issues Clarification
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has now released a statement:
“Due to our permit for the road closures in France, unfortunately Tommy and some other athletes in the 100 km amateur race were unable to complete the bike course before the cut off time. However, given our philosophy to grow the sport and encourage new athletes, we wanted to give them as full an experience as possible. So they were all given the opportunity to do the 18 km run and cross the finish line. Although these times were not counted in the official results. Tommy battled on the swim, which impacted his bike leg. But he was determined to continue and completed the 18 km run.”
— PTO Statement
Who Is the PTO?
The PTO is an athlete-owned global organization created to elevate long-distance triathlon. In 2024, it launched the T100 Triathlon World Tour, recognized by World Triathlon as the official long-distance world championship. The tour spans multiple global venues, is broadcast internationally, and offers significant prize purses.
Learn more via the PTO website and Wikipedia.
What Fury Claimed
On Instagram, Fury posted two captions that strongly implied a full finish:
- “Go ahead and roast my form… but could you sprint finish after a 100KM triathlon? 🤔” — Instagram post
- “I left it all out in the French Riviera. 100KM triathlon on 10 days training… completed. ✔️” — Instagram post
His choice of words—“completed” and “after a 100KM triathlon”—left little room for interpretation.
Key Takeaways
- PTO confirms Fury did not complete the bike leg of the T100 Triathlon.
- Fury was allowed to continue and run the 18 km course, but this was not official.
- By definition, Fury recorded a DNF (Did Not Finish).
- Despite this, Fury’s Instagram posts remain live, framed as though he finished the full 100 km.
- The public is divided—some calling it misleading, others praising his determination.
The Reality
The PTO statement makes it clear: Fury did not complete the bike course. He was permitted to continue on the run and cross the line, but that opportunity was ceremonial.
There is no evidence of deliberate deception—he followed what organizers allowed—but his finish is not official, and he did not complete the full event.
Reactions
Critics Call It Misleading
On the Marathon Investigation Facebook page, one reader commented:
“This is exactly why people lose faith in endurance sports. He didn’t finish, but posts like his make it look like he did.”
Others pointed directly to the missing bike splits:
“No bike data. Impossible average speed. It’s not hate, it’s facts.”
On Instagram, critical comments appeared beneath Fury’s celebratory post:
“Respect the effort, but don’t call it 100KM if you didn’t do the full bike.”
Supporters Defend His Effort
At the same time, Fury’s supporters praised his determination:
“He may not have finished officially, but 10 days of training and still running that far? That’s heart.”
Others focused on the human side:
“Seeing him cross that line with Molly-Mae and Bambi waiting… inspiring.”
Mainstream media also picked up the emotional angle, with The Sun running: “Boxer Tommy Fury, 26, completes World Championship level triathlon…” (The Sun).
Yahoo Sports highlighted the brutal conditions, describing the French Riviera T100 as “a gruelling challenge in debilitating heat,” while celebrating Fury’s sprint finish (Yahoo Sports).
Still No Clarification from Fury
Despite a request from PTO to clarify his participation, as of September 4, Tommy Fury has not addressed the discrepancy. Both Instagram posts remain live, unedited, and continue to suggest he completed the full 100 km.
Conclusion
The PTO has confirmed what our data analysis revealed yesterday: Tommy Fury did not finish the full T100 Triathlon.
He showed grit and determination by running when given the chance—but by the rules of the sport, he recorded a DNF.
The facts are now clear. What remains unclear is why Fury has not yet corrected the public narrative.
For the original analysis, see: Truth Revealed: Tommy Fury Did Not Finish the T100 Triathlon.
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