Anna Godoy announces her pregnancy and will not compete in 2026
Anna Godoy She has announced that she is pregnant and will not compete during the 2026 season, in a year marked by the start of the new Olympic cycle towards Los Angeles 2028.
The Catalan triathlete, double Olympian with Spain, has shared the news through her social networks with a personal message in which she explains that the next season will be different for "the most beautiful, special and important reason of all".
The announcement comes just 48 hours before the start of the Olympic qualification, a particularly important moment for triathletes hoping to accumulate points from the first part of the cycle.
Anna Godoy will become a mother in the coming months
Anna Godoy She has confirmed that she will become a mother in the coming months and that the family will grow by "one more," revealing that she is expecting a girl.
The triathlete explained that she is going through a new phase, full of changes, but also of excitement. Although she will not compete in 2026, Godoy is maintaining her adapted training and continues to be supported by her technical and medical team throughout this process.
“Sometimes life invites you to slow down to give you something even bigger than you imagined,” the triathlete wrote in her message.
Godoy also wanted to thank the people who are supporting her in this new stage, including her technical and professional team.
A pause in the middle of the Olympic cycle
The news has a clear sporting interpretation: Anna Godoy will not be competing in 2026, just as the journey towards the begins Olympic Games of Los Angeles 2028.
Olympic qualification in triathlon is a long process, based on points and international consistency. In that context, missing the first part of the cycle affects the schedule, although it doesn't definitively close any doors.
Her return will depend on how she feels, the progress of her pregnancy, her subsequent recovery, and how she decides to rearrange her schedule. For now, the only thing confirmed is that The 2026 season is on hold due to maternity leave..
A career linked to the international elite
Anna Godoy has been one of the leading figures in Spanish triathlon in recent Olympic cycles. The Barcelona native competed in Tokyo 2020 y Paris 2024, establishing herself as one of the Spanish triathletes with the greatest international presence in the Olympic distance.
At Triathlon News we've already covered some of his most outstanding performances, such as his fourth place in the Weihai World Cup, an important result on their way to Paris, or the silver medal won at the Mediterranean Games alongside Antonio Serrat.
Now a new chapter begins. It won't be a season of race numbers, rankings, or points, but rather a competitive break and a period of personal adjustment. From Triathlon News, we send our congratulations to Anna Godoy and her partner on this new phase.
What could this mean for his sporting future?
Talking about a possible Olympic return now would be premature. There's still time until Los Angeles 2028, but international triathlon demands planning, consistency, and a gradual return to competitive form.
If Godoy decides to return to the top level, the second half of the cycle could offer an opportunity to rebuild the schedule, accumulate results, and re-enter international competition. For now, sporting priorities take a back seat.
The news places Anna Godoy out of the 2026 season, but it doesn't yet define her competitive future. That chapter will come later.
From Triathlon News We want to send our congratulations to Anna Godoy And her partner for this new stage. Beyond calendars, rankings, and competition, this is very special personal news for an athlete who has been an important part of Spanish triathlon in recent years.
