Sara Pérez Sala: two world podiums in one day
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A historic day for Sara Perez Sala in Wollongong: Paratriathlon world champion as guide of Susana Rodríguez in the morning and third in the women's T100 just five hours later.
Sara Pérez Sala, double world podium in a single day in Wollongong
What happened this Saturday in Wollongong (Australia) It was one of those feats that will be remembered for a long time.
triathlete Sara Pérez Sala completed a unique day: Paratriathlon world champion as a guide to Susana Rodríguez in the PTVI category, and hours later, third in the T100 Wollongong, sharing the podium with Kate Waugh y Ashleigh Gentle.
World gold medal with Susana Rodríguez in the Paratriathlon
The day started early, with the Paratriathlon World Championship under almost perfect conditions.
In the female PTVI test, Susana Rodríguez y Sara Pérez Sala confirmed why they are the strongest couple on the international circuit.
Despite a small stumble in the transition, the Galicians recovered to dominate the final stretch of the race and achieve a new World title to the cheers of the Australian public.
With this gold, Rodríguez adds a new success to its list of achievements and consolidates its path towards the next Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. For Sara Perez, was the beginning of a day that few would believe possible.
Five hours later… third in the T100 Wollongong
With hardly any rest, Pérez Sala returned to the same stage to compete in the T100 Wollongong 2025, the penultimate event on the international middle-distance circuit.
Far from being reserved, she came out strong from the start, dominating the swim alongside the British Kate Waugh and the Dutch Lotte Wilms.
After staying in the leading group during the 80 km of cycling, the Spanish woman dropped down to run in fourth position and withstood the pressure of Ashleigh Gentle, ending in a brilliant Third place with a total time of 3:32:31.
A physical and mental feat that's hard to match: two international competitions, two world podiums, all in the same day.
Wollongong Highlights
T100 Wollongong – Women Pro (2km/80km/18km)
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time | Difference |
| 1 | Kate Waugh | GBR | 3:26:55 | — |
| 2 | Ashleigh Gentle | AUS | 3:32:04 | + 5: 09 |
| 3 | Sara Pérez Sala | ESP | 3:32:31 | + 5: 36 |
A historic day for Spanish triathlon
What of Sara Pérez Sala transcends the sporting aspect. In just a few hours, she was a guide, a world champion, and then the star of an international podium in the T100.
Her commitment to inclusive sport and her performance as a professional athlete confirm the level and versatility of a triathlete who continues to make history on and off the circuit. HOMBRE DE HIERRO y PTO.
