Great Britain's Hugo Milner, who started triathlon only two years ago, wins the World Cup series event in Japan.
The 25-year-old, who started triathlon only two years ago, charged through the field during the final run leg to win in one hour 47 minutes 46 seconds.
New Zealand's Dylan McCullough was second - four seconds behind - and Germany's Lasse Priester third.She completed the course - consisting of a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run - in 1:59:43, 18 seconds clear of former Olympic and world champion Gwen Jorgensen of the US. Luxembourg's Jeanne Lehair was third."I was so emotional at the finish because I've worked so hard the last two years and at times kind of doubted myself. To get it today is a dream come true.
"The last two years have been really hard. I've kind of hit a wall in some of my performances and today I came 50 seconds right from the back. In some of the World Cups before, I was finishing outside the top 20."Live sport online coverage from the BBCThis blend of swimming, cycling and running is one of the toughest tests in sport - here's how to get involved and find a local club.
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