All the big names on the circuit, at the T100 in Oropesa
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The international middle-distance circuit T100 Triathlon World Tour arrives in Spain with a very special date.
Next September 20, Oropesa del Mar will host the sixth stop of the calendar, replacing Valencia as the official venue. And it does so with a luxurious lineup: they'll be on the starting line. the winners of nine of the ten events held this season.
The city of Castellón is preparing to welcome the world's triathlon elite to an event that promises spectacle and excitement.
Hayden Wilde is looking for his fourth win of the year.
In the men's category, all eyes are on Hayden WildeThe New Zealander has won in Singapore, London and the French Riviera, proving that he is one step ahead of the rest despite the serious accident he suffered in May in Japan, when he was hit by a bicycle.
Wilde has three wins in three appearances and, if he wins again in Oropesa, he could have a near perfect record ahead of the grand final in Qatar. However, his last victory came surrounded by some controversy, as he competed with some slippers prototype not yet authorized, an issue that has already been clarified, assuming full responsibility.
Among its main rivals stands out Jelle Geens, winner in Vancouver and runner-up on the French Riviera, just 22 seconds behind Wilde. The Belgian already knows what it's like to beat him, having snatched the world title from him in 2023. Ironman 70.3.
They are joined by names such as Rich Bogen (champion in San Francisco), Mathis Margier, Samuel Dickinson –big revelation in France– and the expected return of Vincent Luis, who returns after his long distance debut in Challenge Roth.
The Spanish public will also have an extra reason to support: the presence of Anthony Benito Lopez, one of the national references in middle distance, along with Guillem Montiel Moreno as a wildcard.
An open battle in the women's category
The women's scene is much more open. The Australian Ashleigh Gentle, who regained his sensations by winning on the French Riviera, will face top-level rivals such as Kate Waugh, Julie Derron and the British Lucy Charles-Barclay, IRONMAN world champion in 2023.
With Taylor Knibb absent, the provisional lead in the standings tightens: just 12 points separate the top five in the rankingThat makes Oropesa a key event for getting into the final stretch of the season with a chance.
There will be no shortage of other figures such as India Lee, third in France, nor the Spanish ones: Sara Perez Living Room will compete as a wildcard, ready to demonstrate her potential on a top-level international stage.
A Spanish venue with a Mediterranean flavor
The choice of Oropesa del Mar As the Spanish venue for the T100, it provides an added attraction. Its beaches, coastal roads, and Mediterranean atmosphere will create a spectacular setting for triathletes and fans alike.
The event will also be a perfect showcase for sports tourism in the Valencian Community, which has already established itself as a benchmark in triathlon with national and international events.
On the way to the grand final in Qatar
The T100 Oropesa 2025 will be the penultimate big battle before the final of Doha (Qatar), where the season's champions will be crowned.
In men, everything points to a title in the hands of Savage If he confirms his dominance. In women, the fight is much more open, with Gentle, Waugh, Derron and Charles-Barclay separated by very few points.
