The World Cup returns to Madrid with Spanish 17 on the start list
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After 8 years, Madrid once again hosts a Triathlon World Cup. Our capital has hosted since 2003 World Cups (2003-2008), Europe (2014-2016) and World Triathon Series (2009-2013)
Following the success of the last edition for the European Cup of Madrid which was held in the downtown streets and ended at the Palacio Real, the ITU triathlon returns to the capital of Spain but this time in a "superior" category in the form of a World Cup.
In the female category, the candidates for victory are the Czech Vendula Frintova and the Americans Taylor Spivey y Erin Dolan. The French young woman will also have to be taken into account Cessandre Beaugrand, who took the victory in the Grand Prix last week ahead of Non Standford herself. Carolina Routier She will be the main Spanish triathlete in the contest and with her there will be nine more national representatives: Anna Godoy, Camila Alonso, Sara Perez, Martha Sanchez, Melina Alonso, Ana Mariblanca, Anna Flaquer, Delioma González and Xisca Tous. In the last hours it has caused low Míriam Casillas.
In the men's category, the main favorite is the Norwegian Kristian Blummenfelt, current champion in Madrid and third a couple of weeks ago in the Yokohama WTS after the doublet of Mola and Alarza. The New Zealander also opts for victory Ryan Sissons or the French Pier Le Corrne y Dorian Coninx, the latter is in a great state of form as demonstrated last week by winning the French GP in Dunkirk.
The main tricks of the Triarmada are Uxío Abuín y Antonio SerratIn addition to them, five more Spaniards will also compete: Roberto Sánchez, Jordi Garcia, Nan Oliveras, Genis Grau and Kevin Tarek. Finally, it is necessary to highlight the participation of two Spaniards representing other countries, Anton Ruanova for Brazil and Jesús Gomar which will debut under the Georgia flag.
The competition will take place under Olympic distance, the girls will be the first to compete at the 10: 55 while the boys will do it at the 13: 15 on Sunday 28 de Mayo.
Photos: FETRI
There are no previous results.
