Tommy Fury Faces Criticism After Failing to Complete French Triathlon

Tommy Fury faced criticism after claiming to have 'completed' his first 100km triathlon on the French Riviera despite official records showing he did not finish the swim or full cycling sections of the race. The event, organized by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), consisted of a 2km swim, 80km bike ride, and 18km run, but Fury's cycling data stopped at 48km and he was marked as 'Did Not Finish' (DNF). The PTO explained that due to permit restrictions on road closures, 93 amateur athletes, including Fury, were unable to complete the bike course before the cut-off time and were allowed to proceed directly to the run and finish line to encourage participation. Fury posted on social media celebrating his finish with his partner Molly-Mae Hague and their daughter Bambi, but critics and sports experts questioned his description of completing the race given the incomplete segments. Despite the controversy, the PTO emphasized their philosophy of growing the sport by giving new athletes as full an experience as possible. The incident sparked debate on social media about the accuracy of Fury's claims and the nature of the event's course modifications.