Lucy Charles and Dieter Comhair win the 42nd edition of the Volcano Triathlon
Lucy Charles wins ahead of Anne Haug
Dieter Comhair and Lucy Charles They won the Club La Santa Volcano Triathlon 2026, an Olympic event held in Lanzarote with more than 350 participants from 25 nationalities.
La 42nd edition of the La Santa Volcano Triathlon Club This Saturday, April 25th, elite and amateur triathletes once again gathered for one of the most historic events on the Spanish calendar. The race, which began in 1984 and is considered the oldest in Spain, was held over the Olympic distance. 1,5 km of swimming, 40 km of cycling and 10 km of running race.
The Belgian Dieter Comhair He took the men's victory with a time of 1:52:53while the British Lucy Charles She dominated the women's category to win in 2:04:18The meeting also served as a prelude to Club La Santa IRONMAN Lanzarote, which will be held on May 23rd.
Lucy Charles wins ahead of Anne Haug
In the female category, Lucy Charles She also set the pace from the swim. The Briton exited the water in first position and extended her lead during the cycling segment.
The key moment came on the bike, where Charles managed to open up a gap of more than five minutes over Anne HaugThe German reduced some of that deficit in the running race, but could not catch the British runner.
Lucy Charles took the victory with 2:04:18Anne Haug was second, 1:35 behind. Lydia dant She completed the women's podium at 9:58.
Dieter Comhair controls the men's race
The competition started at 8:00 from the saltwater lagoon of Club SantaIn the swimming segment, the men's race started evenly, although Dieter Comhair He took the lead from the very beginning.
During the 40 kilometers of cycling through Famara and TeguiseThe Belgian maintained control of the race, with Laurens Verluyten y Daniel Baekkegard as their main pursuers. The footrace through Tinajo ultimately decided the podium.
Comhair crossed the finish line in first position, followed by Daniel Baekkegard, second at 1:05, and by Laurens Verluyten, third at 2:36.
Results Club La Santa Volcano Triathlon 2026
Male classification
| Job title | Triathlete | Country | Time / Difference |
| 1 | Dieter Comhair | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1:52:53 |
| 2 | Daniel Baekkegard | 🇩🇰 Denmark | + 1: 05 |
| 3 | Laurens Verluyten | 🇧🇪 Belgium | + 2: 36 |
Female classification
| Job title | Triathlete | Country | Time / Difference |
| 1 | Lucy Charles | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 2:04:18 |
| 2 | Anne Haug | 🇩🇪 Germany | + 1: 35 |
| 3 | Lydia dant | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | + 9: 58 |
A date with history in Lanzarote
El La Santa Volcano Triathlon Club It is part of the scoring test calendar of the FETRI and maintains an accessible format for triathletes of different levels, without losing the competitive appeal of an event with an international presence.
The 2026 edition featured more than 350 participants from 25 nationalities, reinforcing Lanzarote's position as a destination linked to triathlon and endurance sports.
The day before also featured the youngest participants, with more than 40 boys and girls taking part in the Volcano Kids, a test adapted to encourage sports practice from an early age.
Following this 42nd edition, the competitive focus on the island shifts to Club La Santa IRONMAN LanzaroteThe Volcano Triathlon, one of the most prestigious races on the European long-distance calendar, will have its 43rd edition announced soon.
