 Despite this accident, some 15 days before the Grand Final in Lausanne, she took gold in the final to seal the overall title.In recognition of her achievements, USA Triathlon awarded Katie the "Women’s Olympic/ITU Triathlete of the Year".Following a period of racing (2014-2015) dominated by Gwen Jorgensen (a very strong runner) where the majority of races were decided by a final pivotal running leg, Zaferes and her close rivals Vicky Holland (World Champion 2018) and Flora Duffy (World Champion 2016 and 2017) characterise a style of racing which is balanced between a strong swim, bike and run rather than one stronger discipline, and the formation of small breakaway groups on the cycle leg to gain an advantage going into the run.