Miriam Casillas wins the San Pedro 2025 World Cup
In the boys' category, a Spanish double podium finish with Cantero and Baxter.
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The Spanish Miriam Casillas achieved a historic victory in the San Pedro de la Paz World Cup 2025While David cantero y Sergio Baxter They secured a double men's podium finish on another great day for Spanish triathlon.
A historic day for Spanish triathlon
Spanish triathlon shone once again on the international scene this weekend in Chile.
In San Pedro de la Paz, a venue making its debut on the world circuit, Miriam Casillas She achieved a victory with a special flavor: the first by a Spanish woman in a World Cup in the last ten years. And he did it with emotion until the last meter, overcoming a ten-second penalty that failed to tarnish his great day.
Under a cloudy sky and with 49 triathletes in the women's start, the race began with a demanding swim in Laguna Grande.
The Japanese Kanae Takenake and the Brazilian Vittoria Lopes They took the lead, followed by a small group that already included Casillas and the Canadian. Sophie Howell and the British Katie RoddaIn the first pit stop, the Extremadura native positioned herself among the favorites and remained solid in the cycling segment.
During the 20-kilometer bike leg, Casillas rode in the lead group alongside Takenake, Howell, and Rodda, opening up a gap that reached almost a minute over the pursuers, including them Jeanne Lehair and the also Spanish Marta Pintanel.
Upon reaching T2, the difference was enough to dream of the podium, but one detail changed the script: Casillas committed a small infraction by dismounting after the line, which resulted in a ten-second penalty in the running race.
Casillas wins despite the penalty
Far from falling apart, Miriam Casillas He ran like in his prime. He battled neck and neck with Howell for the first few kilometers and, on the final lap, he picked up the pace to leave his rivals behind.
He served his penalty in the final stretch, before the blue corridor, and crossed the finish line in first position, ahead of Jeanne Lehair (LUX) y Sophie Howell (CAN).
At the finish line, the Spaniard didn't hide her emotion: “When they told me I had a penalty, I decided to keep pushing. It's a reflection of the last two years, with ups and downs, injuries, and a lot of hard work. This victory means a lot to me.”
Behind, Marta Pintanel She finished with a solid performance in fourth position, and Sara Guerrero Manso She finished sixth, completing an exceptional day for Spanish women's triathlon with three athletes among the top six in the world.
| Pos | Name | Country | Time | Swimming | T1 | Cycling | T2 | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miriam Casillas García | ESP | 1:01:02 | 9:11 | 1:02 | 32:55 | 0:24 | 17:29 |
| 2 | Jeanne Lehair | LUX | 1:01:08 | 9:27 | 1:06 | 33:49 | 0:22 | 16:22 |
| 3 | Sophia Howell | CAN | 1:01:11 | 9:11 | 1:03 | 32:53 | 0:24 | 17:38 |
| 4 | Marta Pintanel Raymundo | ESP | 1:01:24 | 9:25 | 1:05 | 33:53 | 0:21 | 16:38 |
| 5 | Maria Carolina Velasquez Soto | COL | 1:01:25 | 9:35 | 1:00 | 33:49 | 0:23 | 16:37 |
| 6 | Sara Guerrero Manso | ESP | 1:01:51 | 9:44 | 1:02 | 33:36 | 0:24 | 17:03 |
| 7 | Verena Steinhauser | ITA | 1:01:53 | 9:36 | 1:05 | 33:41 | 0:24 | 17:06 |
| 8 | Barbara DeKoning | NED | 1:01:54 | 9:38 | 1:04 | 33:42 | 0:21 | 17:06 |
| 9 | Katie Rodda | GBR | 1:02:09 | 9:15 | 1:04 | 32:50 | 0:23 | 18:35 |
| 10 | Aviv levi | Marking | 1:02:14 | 9:32 | 1:02 | 33:47 | 0:22 | 17:29 |
Cantero and Baxter, double Spanish podium in the men's event
In the men's race, held a few hours earlier, the Brazilian Manoel Messias He repeated his triumph after winning in Viña del Mar and once again demonstrated his great form.
But the big news was about the Spanish team: David Cantero del Campo it was second and Sergio Baxter Cabrera third, completing a luxurious podium.
The men's race was intense from the water onwards, with the Chilean Diego Moya setting the initial pace. On the cycling leg, the group bunched up to more than fifteen triathletes, including Cantero, Baxter, and Izan Edo, who also achieved a brilliant sixth place finish.
In the running race, Messias and Cantero stood out with two kilometers to go, staging a spectacular duel until the last meter.
The Brazilian took the victory with a powerful final sprint, while Cantero closed a great season by climbing to the second step of the podium.
Baxter, for his part, completed a very intelligent race to secure the bronze after a year complicated by injuries.
| Pos | Name | Country | Time | Swimming | T1 | Cycling | T2 | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manoel Messias | BRA | 54:52 | 8:56 | 0:58 | 30:25 | 0:21 | 14:10 |
| 2 | David Cantero Del Campo | ESP | 54:57 | 8:48 | 0:59 | 30:26 | 0:19 | 14:23 |
| 3 | Sergio Baxter Cabrera | ESP | 55:00 | 8:47 | 1:00 | 30:27 | 0:19 | 14:24 |
| 4 | Callum McClusky | AUS | 55:01 | 8:41 | 0:55 | 30:38 | 0:19 | 14:26 |
| 5 | Valentin Morlec | From | 55:02 | 8:29 | 1:01 | 30:44 | 0:19 | 14:27 |
| 6 | Izan Edo Aguilar | ESP | 55:03 | 8:46 | 0:56 | 30:32 | 0:20 | 14:27 |
| 7 | Tom Richard | From | 55:03 | 8:43 | 1:11 | 30:19 | 0:19 | 14:29 |
| 8 | Reese Vannerson | USA | 55:05 | 8:43 | 0:59 | 30:36 | 0:19 | 14:27 |
| 9 | Aurelien Jem | From | 55:07 | 8:56 | 1:01 | 30:17 | 0:20 | 14:31 |
| 10 | Sullivan Middaugh | USA | 55:10 | 9:11 | 1:03 | 30:01 | 0:20 | 14:34 |
A generation that inspires
The results in San Pedro de la Paz clearly demonstrate that Spanish triathlon is enjoying a golden age. Casillas' victory, the double podium finish for the men, and the performances of Pintanel, Guerrero, and Edo reflect the hard work of the national team at the elite level.
Furthermore, Miriam's triumph marks a historic milestone: Spain had not won a Women's World Cup for a decade, an achievement that restores confidence to a triathlete who has been a benchmark and example of perseverance for years.
