First PROS confirmed at the WTCS in Hamburg
The 2025 World Triathlon Series (WTCS) They arrive at their fourth stop with a date that is already part of the DNA of the sport: Hamburg.
The German city has been present in every season since the series' inception, and 2025 will be no different. The next July 12thThe world's best triathletes will once again compete on a fast, technical, urban course that is unforgiving of mistakes.
Men's Start List: A Luxury Lineup
On the men's side, the current ranking leader, the Australian Matthew Hauser, will once again defend his 2024 gold.
But it won't be easy: the Brazilian Miguel Hidalgo, who is coming off a victory in Alghero, promises war. The French will also be there. Dorian Coninx, Tom Richard y Yanis Seguín, in addition to Portuguese Basque Vilaca, with three previous medals in Hamburg.
Among the Spanish, the following stand out: David cantero, the fastest on foot in Abu Dhabi, along with Antonio Serrat seoane, Roberto Sánchez Mantecón, David Castro Fajardo y Alberto González GarcíaAll of them with real chances of reaching the top 10 or even the podium.
Other notable names: Henry Graff y Lasse Lührs by Germany, Reese Vannerson (USA), Connor bentley (GBR) and Csongor Lehmann (HUN).
Women's Start List: Beaugrand Won't Be Alone
In the women's competition, Cassandre Beaugrand She arrives as the favorite after dominating in Alghero. But watch out, because two heavyweights are returning: the British Georgia Taylor-Brown, last to defeat Beaugrand and Potter, and the French Emma lombi, fourth at the Paris Olympics.
Spain will have Miriam Casillas, Anna Godoy y Sara GuerreroWhile Lisa Tertsch, Nina Eim y Annika Koch lead a German team determined to shine at home. They will also be Beth Potter, Olivia Mathias, Bianca Seregni, Taylor Spivey o Gwen Jorgensen, in a start list that includes practically all of the top 20 in the ranking.
The complete starlist here
Four keys to follow in Hamburg
- Hauser vs Hidalgo
The tactical duel between the Australian and the Brazilian promises to be a new challenge. Will Hauser attack at the end or respond to Hidalgo's explosive pace from the start?
- Taylor-Brown and Lombardi, ready to shake up the rankings?
Both return hungry for a podium finish. Hamburg could be their turning point this season.
- Spain, with a complete and fast team
Cantero, Serrat, and Sánchez could be in contention until the end. Will the first men's podium of the year come?
- Germany looks for its medal at home
With Tertsch, Lührs And company, the local crowd has reason to dream. In the last four editions, a German has always made it to the podium.
