 The remaining race of the season, Edmonton, resulted in a 6th place for Zaferes, notable as an uncharactaristically low finishing position in an otherwise high-placing and consistent season.At the grand final in Gold Coast, Zaferes came into the race needing to finish ahead of her rival Vicky Holland to take the series and the title of World Triathlon Champion.On the run leg, Zaferes, Holland and the Australian athlete Ashleigh Gentle were together by the second lap of four at the head of the race.