Noelia Juan and David Cantero win the Villa de Fuente Álamo International Triathlon 2026
Noelia Juan and David Cantero won the Villa de Fuente Álamo International Triathlon 2026, one of the oldest triathlon events in Spain, in an edition marked by wind in the cycling segment.
The third edition of 34 Villa de Fuente Álamo International Triathlon – Pujante Grand Prix The race was decided again in the final kilometers, with a key running leg in both the women's and men's events.
Noelia Juan, from CEA Bétera, returned to the top of the podium after his victory in 2023. In the men's category, David cantero He secured his fourth consecutive victory in Fuente Álamo, a record that no other triathlete had achieved in the history of the event.
Noelia Juan wins the sprint against Marta Pintanel
The women's race was very open from the start. A group of twelve triathletes began the cycling segment at a high pace, faster than in previous editions, but the wind prevented the race from breaking away completely.
After overcoming the Ruices Hill and go through The ShovelsSix triathletes arrived in Fuente Álamo with realistic chances of winning. Among them were Noelia Juan y Marta Pintanel, winner in 2025.
The victory was decided in a very close finish. Juan was the fastest in the final sprint and crossed the finish line just two seconds ahead of Pintanel. Marina Muñoz She completed the women's podium.
David Cantero adds his fourth consecutive victory
In the men's test, Jonay ÁlvarezThe Spanish duathlon champion was the first out of the water. The cycling leg was again affected by the wind, which hampered breakaway attempts and favored the arrival of a large group at the second transition.
The running race once again made the difference. David cantero, the 2024 under-23 world champion and winner of the 2026 Triathlon World Cup in Lanzarote, made the most of his number 1 bib to win decisively in the final 5 kilometers.
The Valencian crossed the finish line with 26 seconds lead over Ely Canales y 33 seconds over Andrés Hilario, who completed the men's podium.
Results of the Fuente Álamo Triathlon 2026
Women's podium
| Job title | Triathlete | Time / Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noelia Juan | 1:14:00 |
| 2 | Marta Pintanel | + 0: 02 |
| 3 | Marina Muñoz | Not confirmed |
Men's podium
| Job title | Triathlete | Time / Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David cantero | 1:05:00 |
| 2 | Ely Canales | + 0: 26 |
| 3 | Andrew Hilary | + 0: 33 |
A race marked by the wind
The journey of Villa de Fuente Álamo International Triathlon It maintained its usual format, with 750 meters of swimming, 25 kilometers of cycling and 5 kilometers of running.
The wind was one of the decisive factors of the day. Its presence particularly affected the cycling segment, preventing any clear breakaways from forming and leaving the race to be decided on the run.
The result reaffirmed Fuente Álamo's importance on the national sporting calendar. The event once again served as a qualifier for the Spanish Triathlon Championship.
The Triathlon of triathletes and volunteers
The 2026 edition also had a strong symbolic component. This year's poster paid tribute to the role of volunteers, an essential part of an event that mobilizes more than 300 people to make the event possible.
The design was done by Juana Valcárcel y Maria Clement, a member of the organizing committee and an ALS patient, who captured the image used on the poster and t-shirts of the edition with his wheelchair.
The director of the event since its inception, Ginés BermúdezHe highlighted that spirit during the day: “This event is the Triathlon of the triathletes, but also the Triathlon of the volunteers, because without your effort, your smile and your dedication, this would not be possible.”
With victories by Noelia Juan and David Cantero, Fuente Álamo closed another edition maintaining its identity: high-level competition, popular atmosphere and an event model that continues to have triathletes and volunteers as protagonists.
