Marta Sánchez leads the women's PRO list for Challenge Salou 2026
Challenge Salou – Costa Daurada 2026 has confirmed its PRO list for May 10, with Marta Sánchez as the main Spanish reference in the female category.
The Catalan race will once again bring together an international lineup for its professional races, with 25.000 euros in prizes and several prominent names from the middle-distance circuit.
Marta Sánchez, headliner in the women's race
The Catalan Marta Sanchez She will start as one of the top contenders in the women's race. The Spanish triathlete is among the top contenders. PTO Rank 26, the best record on the women's PRO list presented by the organization.
Her main rival in terms of ranking will be the Italian player. Elisabetta Curridori, registered with the PTO Rank 49The Australian also appears on the list. milan agnew, the South African Magda Nieuwoudt, the Dutch Maaike Vooren or the polish Agnieszka Gadomska.
The Spanish female contingent is completed by Zaira Lorenzo, Eider Bereziartua y carolina laurentiuwho will compete in a test with international presence and important points at stake.
Top female PRO entrants
| Athlete | Country | PTO Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Marta Sanchez | Spain | 26 |
| Elisabetta Curridori | Italy | 49 |
| milan agnew | Australia | 91 |
| Maaike Vooren | Netherlands | 135 |
| Agnieszka Gadomska | Poland | 139 |
| Macarena Salazar | Chile | 140 |
| Magda Nieuwoudt | South Africa | 149 |
| Zaira Lorenzo | Spain | 154 |
| Eider Bereziartua | Spain | 366 |
| carolina laurentiu | Spain | 382 |
Strong British presence in the men's race
In the men's category, the PRO list features a strong British presence. Among the most prominent names are Will draper, Harry palmer, Jack Hutchins, Thomas Davis y Joe Skipper, which reinforce the competitive level of the event.
Draper comes in with the best ranking on the men's list, PTO Rank 27followed by Palmer, Hutchens, and Davis. Other names listed include Rostislav Pevtsov, Malachi Cashmore, Thomas Teofili, Sam Wordley o Robin Dupuy.
Top male PRO entrants
| Athlete | Country | PTO Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Will draper | Britain | 27 |
| Harry palmer | Britain | 38 |
| Joe Skipper | Britain | 69 |
| Jack Hutchins | Britain | 75 |
| Thomas Davis | Britain | 97 |
| Rostislav Pevtsov | Ukraine | 98 |
| Malachi Cashmore | Britain | 208 |
| Thomas Teofili | France | 246 |
| Sam Wordley | Britain | 248 |
| thomas vanhalst | Belgium | 251 |
The Spanish will be looking for points in Salou
The Spanish male team will consist of Mikel Txopitea, Gorka Arechabaleta, Ignacio Cabrera y Mikel Gómez Martínez de Manso.
Challenge Salou will also be a relevant event for the National Ranking of Long and Medium Distance, since the test will distribute 1.500 pointsThis adds an extra incentive for Spanish triathletes looking to establish themselves on the national calendar.
With the PRO lineup confirmed, Challenge Salou – Costa Daurada 2026 It enters the final stretch with a competitive list, international presence and several Spanish options to fight for top positions on May 10th.
