Spanish triathlon athletes added podium finishes this weekend in Tarragona, Huatulco, Zarautz and France
Spanish triathlon closed a weekend with podium finishes at the European Championships in Tarragona, the Huatulco World Cup, the TradeINN Triathlon in Zarautz and the French Grand Prix.
The competitive activity left several prominent names for national triathlon, both in Olympic distance and in middle distance. Roberto Sánchez Mantecón, Noelia Juan, Antonio Benito, Helene Alberdi y David cantero They were some of the protagonists of a weekend with Spanish presence on several fronts.
The overall takeaway is clear: Spain was once again close to medals in international short-distance events and maintained its strength in a benchmark competition like Zarautz, one of the most recognizable triathlons on the national calendar.
Sánchez Mantecón climbs onto the European podium in Tarragona
The main news of the weekend came in the European Triathlon Championships in TarragonaWhere Roberto Sánchez Mantecón He won the bronze medal in the men's event.
The Spanish triathlete was in contention for a medal after being part of the leading group during the cycling leg. The gold went to the Briton. Oliver Conway, with his compatriot Michael Gar in second position and Sánchez Mantecón completing the podium.
Spain also came close to another medal with Antonio Serrat, fourth, less than 20 seconds from the podium. Izan Edo He finished seventh, Alberto González it was 18º and Eduardo Blanco He crossed the finish line in 21st position.
In the women's category, the victory went to the German. Lisa Tertschahead of the Belgian jolien vermeylen and the Russian Valentina Riasova, who competed as a neutral athlete. The best Spanish woman was Marta Pintanel12th, followed by Cecilia Santamaría in 19ª position, Sara Guerrero 29ª and Maite Jiménez-Orta 32 ª.
You can read the Triathlon News Full chronicle of Roberto Sánchez Mantecón's bronze medal in Tarragona.
Noelia Juan secures a valuable podium finish in Huatulco
La World Cup of Huatulco It yielded another outstanding result for the Spanish team with a third-place finish. Noelia JuanThe Valencian athlete once again placed among the best in a highly demanding international competition.
The Mexican athlete won the women's title. Ana María Valentina, with the American Kelly Wetteland in second position and Noelia Juan closing the podium.
Spain's performance was completed with a fifth-place finish in Maria Casals, who again showed international consistency, and 16th place in Marina Muñoz.
In the men's race, the Canadian Tyler Mislawchuk He took the victory ahead of the American Sullivan Middaugh and from the Brazilian Avi SantanaAmong the Spanish, Eloy Canales it was 15º, Kevin Tarek 21º and Genis Grau 28o.
You can read the Triathlon News Full report of Noelia Juan's podium finish at the Huatulco World Cup.
Antonio Benito and Helene Alberdi stand out in Zarautz
El TradeINN Zarautz Triathlon It once again brought together several of the top names in middle-distance running. The Basque race was marked by high temperatures and a demanding course, true to the character of Zarautz.
In the male category, Antonio Benito He confirmed his status as favorite and secured his third victory in the event. The podium was completed by Mikel Arrasate y nacho galvez, two triathletes who continue to consolidate their position in the national middle distance.
In the women's race, the Swiss alani siffert He reaffirmed his victory after dominating from the cycling segment. Helene Alberdi She delivered a great performance to finish second, while the Frenchwoman Anne Pierré It was third.
The Basque race has its own report in TN: Antonio Benito and Alanis Siffert repeat their victory in the Zarauz Triathlon.
David Cantero comes close to victory in the French Grand Prix
The second day of French Grand Prix It also left a Spanish presence in prominent positions. David cantero He finished second after fighting for the win until the final meters.
The victory went to the Frenchman Tristan Douchewith Cantero in second position and Milan Lariviere completing the podium. Also within the men's top 30 was Cesc Godoy, who finished 27th.
In the women's category, the American Taylor Spivey She prevailed ahead of the French team Lea Houart y Jeanne LehairAmong Spanish women, Alejandra Segui was 21th and Irenal Arenal She finished 30th.
Spain maintains a presence at short and medium range.
The weekend once again provided a comprehensive overview of the current state of Spanish triathlon. There were significant results in the Olympic distance, participation in the World Cup, a prominent role in a historic middle-distance race, and another international podium finish for David Cantero.
Beyond each individual result, the day confirms that Spain continues to have a competitive presence in various scenarios: from the international short distance circuit to middle distance events with their own identity such as Zarautz.
