Emilio Tizón and Patricia Bueno win the 2025 Andalusia Doñana Challenge.
The Galician and the Malaga native dominated an edition marked by the heat and the tough course in Matalascañas.
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The Andalusian triathlon shone brightly again in a new edition of the Andalucía Doñana Challenge, held this Saturday on the beach of Matalascañas (Almonte, Huelva).
Under an intense sun and with demanding conditions, the Galician Emilio Tizón and the malagueña Patricia Bueno They declared themselves absolute winners of the fifteenth edition of this emblematic test of middle distance.
A demanding day in the heart of Doñana
From early morning, the 148 triathletes Those who set out knew that the day would be tough.
At 8:30 the swim started, with 1,9 km in front of the iconic Fig Tree Tower, to continue with 74 km of cycling in a double loop between Matalascañas and Mazagón, and finish with 20 km of foot race on the sand of Doñana National Park.
The heat and high tide turned the final segment into a real physical and mental challenge.
The large and dedicated public accompanied the athletes throughout the entire route, creating a unique atmosphere that once again demonstrated why the Doñana Challenge is one of the most popular events in the world. calendar Andalusian.
Triumphs of Tizón and Bueno
In the male category, Emilio Tizón He won with a time of 3:45:29, followed by the Madrid native Christian Villazala (3:55:43) and from Malaga English, winner of the previous edition, who completed the podium.
In women, Patricia Bueno He revalidated his title with an excellent 4:32:05, surpassing María del Pilar Ayuso (4: 50: 40) already Rocio Munoz (4:58:37). The triathlete from Malaga once again showed her solidity on the bike and his endurance in the final race on soft sand.
Institutional support and value for the territory
The Minister of Culture and Sports of the Andalusian Government, Patricia of the Well, attended the test and highlighted “the enormous effort of the triathletes in a unique environment like Doñana, a symbol of respect for the environment and sustainable sport.”
He also emphasized that the Doñana Challenge "represents Andalusia's commitment to hosting major sporting events, which also generate a significant economic impact in the area."
Also present during the day were: Mayor of Almonte, Francisco Bella, Vice President of the Huelva Provincial Council, Rocío Moreno, as well as the President of the Andalusian Triathlon Federation, Pablo Castilla, among other authorities.
An edition with local and sporting impact
Beyond the competitive aspect, the event left a great buzz in the coastal town: Matalascañas' hotels and restaurants were packed throughout the weekend and provided a spectacular view of the Andalusian coastline, which once again establishes itself as a national benchmark for middle-distance triathlon.
Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sports through Public Company for the Management of Tourism and Sports in Andalusia, the event had the technical support of the Andalusian Triathlon Federation and the collaboration of Almonte City Council and Huelva Provincial Council.
