Sara Guerrero and David Cantero reach the podium at the Viña del Mar World Cup
Sara Guerrero and David Cantero shine at the Viña del Mar 2025 World Cup, securing a second and a third place that confirm the great moment of Spanish triathlon.
Manoel Messias and Jeanne Lehair conquer Viña del Mar in a historic day for Spain
On November 2nd, a new edition of the Viña del Mar World Cup 2025, an event marked by waves, neoprene and an excellent Spanish performance.
In the men's category, the Brazilian Manoel Messias He took the victory after a heart-stopping finish, while David cantero She secured an impressive third place.
In the women's race, the Luxembourger Jeanne Lehair He imposed his authority, but the big news was the Sara Guerrero's runner-up finish, which confirmed its international progress.
Men's race: Cantero, in the fight until the last meter
The sea was rough and the use of wetsuits was mandatory. From the start in Playa del SolThe pace was extremely high, with the Chilean Diego Moya coming out of the water first (7:56) followed by Joao Nuno Batista and a very tight-knit group in which they traveled David cantero (5th) and Sergio Baxter (10th).
In the cycling segment, breakaways followed one after another. Cantero and Baxter remained at the front, riding in a group of 14 triathletes. From behind, the Brazilian Messiah, known for his brutal running —he holds the marathon record HOMBRE DE HIERRO at 2:26:50—, it moved closer alongside Tom Richard y Antonio Serrat.
With three kilometers to go to T2, Sergio Baxter He attacked on a technical descent and entered the transition with a lead of just seven seconds. Behind him, Mason And the rest of the group gritted their teeth before the decisive final 5K.
In the first few meters of the race, Mason He caught up with Baxter and took command, but was soon overtaken first by Batiste Polka Dots and, halfway through the journey, by an unleashed Messiahwho was coming from the chasing group. In the final meters, the Spaniard launched a final burst of speed that allowed him to finish third, just two seconds behind the winner.
Male classification:
- Manoel Messias (BRA) – 00:47:xx
- Joao Nuno Batista (POR) – +0:01
- David Cantero (ESP) – +0:02
- Tom Richard (FRA)
- Reese Vannerson (USA)
- Izan Edo (ESP)
- Antonio Serrat (ESP)
- Sergio Baxter (ESP)
Women's race: Sara Guerrero, runner-up in an impeccable performance
In the women's race, cloudy skies and choppy seas also marked the start. The Venezuelan Rosa Elena Martínez She was the first to get out of the water (9:25), along with the three Spanish women —Sara Guerrero, Miriam Casillas y Marta Pintanel— within the leading group.
During the cycling leg, the selection process was swift: seven triathletes broke away and were left alone at the front, with Guerrero y Casillas among them, opening a 50-second gap over the chasing group. Upon reaching T2 (39:24), the Galician Sara Guerrero She was the first to start running.
A duel immediately broke out between Guerrero y Lehairwho distanced themselves from the rest. The Luxembourger set a blistering pace in the second half of the race and crossed the finish line in 56:13, 23 seconds ahead of the Spaniard. Rosa Elena Martínez He completed the podium 57 seconds behind.
Female classification:
- Jeanne Lehair (LUX) - 00: 56: 13
- Sara Guerrero (ESP) – +0:23
- Rosa Elena Martínez (VEN) – +0:57
- Sophia Howell (CAN)
- Miriam Casillas (ESP)
- Marta Pintanel (ESP)
Spain, a key player in Chile
With two elite podium finishes, Spain had one of its best days of the year in World Cups.
David canteroAt 22 years old, he continues to confirm that he is one of the great promises of international triathlon, while Sara Guerrero It shows that his move to the world circuit is on the right track.
Furthermore, the results of Izan Edo, Antonio Serrat, Miriam Casillas y Marta Pintanel They consolidate the excellent level of the Spanish team in sprint distances, with an eye on the 2026 season and the fight for points. WTCS.
