Historic Spanish women's treble and Cantero's victory in Florianópolis

Spanish triathlon experienced a historic day at the Florianópolis 2025 World Cup with the hat trick of Sara Guerrero, Marta Pintanel and Miriam Casillas, and David Cantero's victory in the men's race.

Historic Spanish hat trick and David Cantero's victory at the Florianópolis 2025 World Cup

The 2025 Florianópolis World Cup will go down in Spanish triathlon history. On an unforgettable day in Brazil, the Spanish team achieved an unprecedented women's hat trick thanks to the medals won by... Sara Guerrero (gold), Marta Pintanel (silver) and Miriam Casillas (bronze).

In the men's test, David cantero He rounded off the day with a brilliant victory, completing an outstanding South American tour.

The women's race opened the day at Jurerê Beach, where a very favorable outcome for the Spanish team was already evident from the cycling segment. The three of them positioned themselves in the leading group and, upon reaching T2, accelerated together, completely shattering the field.

In just a few meters they increased the gap with the rest of the competitors, going on a triple breakaway that would end up becoming one of the most iconic moments in recent Spanish triathlon.

Finally, Sara Guerrero She won decisively, followed very closely by Marta Pintanel y Miriam Casillaswho crossed the finish line together in what has become a historic image.

A historic treble for Spain in the women's elite.

The podium, entirely adorned with Spanish flags, reflects the high level of performance shown by the team:

• Sara GuerreroIn an extraordinary moment, he added his second great result on the tour after his silver medal in Viña del Mar.
• Marta Pintanel He once again demonstrated the solidity he has shown since the beginning of the year.
• Miriam Casillas, one of the team's veterans, reappeared at the top with a bronze medal that confirms her quality.

Between these three events in South America (San Pedro, Viña del Mar and Florianópolis), the women's team has won five medals.

The men's turn: David Cantero's final exhibition

After the women's race came the men's race, where David cantero He lived up to expectations with the victory he had been pursuing since the start of the tour.

He had already won a silver medal in San Pedro and a bronze in Viña del Mar, and in Florianópolis he completed his goal: to finish with a gold medal.

The Valencian rider had to fight his way back after the bike leg, dismounting almost a minute behind the breakaway trio. His run was flawless, posting the fastest split of the day and overtaking the leading group in the final meters. This victory marks his third consecutive medal in World Cups in just three weeks.

Beside him, the man from Murcia Sergio Baxter He delivered another outstanding performance, finishing sixth and also winning a silver medal in San Pedro. The Madrid native Pelayo Gonzalez He finished ninth, confirming the depth of the Spanish level, while Izán Eda y David Castro They had to abandon the race due to a puncture in the cycling segment.

South American tour summary: 9 medals for Spain

The team's journey through South America yielded extraordinary figures:

• 3 goldsGuerrero, Cantero, Casillas
• 4 silverCantero, Guerrero, Pintanel, Baxter
• 2 bronzes: Cantero, Casillas

Nine medals in three weeks consolidate Spain among the powers of international triathlon and strengthen the chances of several names for the 2026 season.

A day to remember

The Florianópolis 2025 World Cup has already become one of the most brilliant chapters in Spanish triathlon.

The historic women's treble and the triumph of David cantero They close a perfect tour and project a future full of ambition for a team that reaches the end of the year in its best moment.