2025 World Triathlon Series: How a historic season was written
The Triathlon World Series 2025 left a season marked by new venues, anticipated returns, decisive falls, and unpredictable endings, with Lisa Tertsch y matt hauser proclaiming themselves world champions in Wollongong.
A long, demanding season with unprecedented settings
The 2025 season of the World Triathlon Series (WTCS) It was one of the most complete and varied in recent years. Seven regular season events, plus the World Championship Finals in Wollongong (Australia), shaped a calendar demanding, where consistency was almost as important as on-the-spot performance.
The course started early, in February, and ran until the end of September. Along the way, new locations appeared, such as Alghero, French Riviera o Carlsbadwhich added difficulty, uncertainty and different scenarios to an already unpredictable competition.
From the start, it was clear that it wasn't going to be an easy year. Absences, falls, physical problems, and plot twists marked a season that kept everyone interested until the very last meter of the final segment.
Abu Dhabi opened the year with surprises and German dominance
The premiere in WTCS Abu Dhabi It arrived earlier than usual, in mid-February, and it did so with a revamped track in Hudayriat, leaving behind the Formula 1 circuit.
In the women's race, without Cassandre Beaugrand ni Beth Potter At the starting line, the German triathletes seized the opportunity. Lisa Tertsch, Nina Eim y Laura Lindemann They achieved the first German treble in history in a WTCS.
In the male category, matt hauser He wasn't in champion mode yet, but the one who did issue a warning was Hayden WildeThe New Zealander broke away from the pack with a tremendous effort on the bike and ended up winning the run. matt hauser y Basque Vilaça.
Yokohama, the turning point after Wilde's fall
The WTCS of Yokohama It was marked by two very different images. On the one hand, the serious fall of Hayden Wilde in Tokyo, which kept him out of competition for months. On the other hand, the beginning of the dominance of matt hauser.
The Australian won gold with authority, ahead of Basque Vilaça y Miguel Hidalgo, taking the overall lead.
In the women's race, the rain turned the race into a survival exercise. Cassandre Beaugrand She crashed her bike and was out of the race. The one who did adapt was... Jeanne Lehair.
Alghero confirmed Beaugrand and launched Hidalgo
The arrival of Alghero The calendar provided a fast but selective stage. In the women's race, Cassandre Beaugrand He returned hungry after Yokohama and imposed himself with authority.
In men, Miguel Hidalgo He delivered a historic performance, achieving the first Brazilian victory in a WTCS in almost 30 years, ahead of matt hauser y Leo Bergere.
Hamburg maintained the tradition… and left clear signs
The classic WTCS of HamburgIn sprint format, it once again offered explosive races.
In women, Leonie Periault He surprised everyone with a devastating attack in the running leg. In the men's race, matt hauser He reinstated his rule.
Karlovy Vary put head and legs to the test
The premiere of Carlsbad Its toughness was confirmed by rain and uneven terrain. Beth Potter achieved a key comeback and Henry Graff He secured his first WTCS victory.
Weihai decided who arrived with real options
En Weihai, Beth Potter He took the lead before the Finals and Max Studer She surprised everyone with a clear victory.
Wollongong: an ending impossible to foresee
The World Championship Finals in Wollongong They surpassed any script. Lisa Tertsch y matt hauser They were proclaimed world champions after a twist-filled ending.
The Spanish David cantero He shone with a great comeback to fifth place.
David Cantero confirms his progress in the World Series
The Spanish triathlete David cantero She recorded one of the best running races of the WTCS Finals 2025, climbing positions to close the season with a valuable fifth position.
A season that reinforces the essence of the WTCs
The WTCS 2025 proved that triathlon remains unpredictable, demanding, and open until the very end.
