Hayden Wilde has kicked off the new World Triathlon Series season with victory in the opening race.

The New Zealander's come from 32nd after the swim to eventually join the leaders on the bike - before kicking away from Australian Matt Hauser late in the run to clinch a two-second win.

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08 Feb: Recently retired Warriors captain Tohu Harris has revealed his plans for the upcoming year

03 Feb: Fourth for Zoe Hobbs in the 60 metres final at an indoor grand prix event in Boston

02 Feb: Teenage middle distance runner Samuel Ruthe's become the youngest man to win a national senior track and field title

30 Jan: New Zealand's triple jump brothers have made a solid start to the season at the Capital Classic athletics meet in Wellington

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