Hayden Wilde will enter the men's individual race as one of the favourites in France.
After a bike crash in France ended his hopes of victory on the world champs last year, Hayden Wilde is determined to right that wrong in the ultimate fashion.
The Olympic bronze medallist was in mid-season form on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
The Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallist hasn't enjoyed much luck lately.
The Olympic bronze medalist blitzed the field at the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Yokohama.
The 40-year-old has officially retired after a glittering 18-year-old career.
He won three ITU Aquathlon World titles, with his last being in 2004.
The multi-sport star grabbed second, with fellow Kiwi Hannah Knighton finishing in a surprise third.
Amelia Watkinson and Jack Moody are among the New Zealanders chasing podium honours on Sunday.
