David Cantero finishes second in the WTCS Wollongong 2025 Grand Final

Spanish triathlete David Cantero achieved a brilliant second place in the Grand Final of the Triathlon World Series 2025 held in Wollongong (Australia).

The Spanish David Cantero del Campo closed his season in the best possible way with a second place in the WTCS 2025 Grand Final, only surpassed by the Australian Matthew Hauser, who took the victory and the world title in front of his home crowd in Wollongong.

The men's race, contested in challenging wind and waves, was a true test of endurance and tactics. Hauser, competing in front of his home crowd, dominated from start to finish, confirming his strong form after a flawless season.

Swimming with waves and first differences

The swimming segment, marked by strong waves, began with Hauser escaping solo from the opening strokes. However, on the second lap, he was caught by a group of six men who consolidated a seven-man breakaway at the front.

To some 35 seconds came out of the water David cantero, while Roberto Sánchez Mantecón He was second to last, more than two minutes behind, although with Hayden Wilde right behind.

A cycling of strategy and pursuit

The seven-lap cycling segment was a constant battle between the leading group and the chasing pack. The seven breakaways (Hauser, Crocciani, Graf, Coninx, Lehmann, McQueen and Silva) worked well at the front, while the chasing group, with Mason very well placed, he tried to reduce the differences.

At kilometer 20, the advantage increased to 30 seconds and those at the front maintained a solid pace. Mantecón, who was coming from behind, began to make up ground alongside Wilde.

Finally, the leaders arrived together at the second transition with 55 seconds lead on a group of 24 triathletes, among which followed Mason, perfectly situated for the foot race.

Comeback and podium for Cantero

The Italian Alessio Crociani He left the pits in first position, but was soon overtaken by Hauser, who set the pace from the start of the race. Both went off alone while the chasing group, with Tiago Silva, Basque Vilaca, Max Studer y David cantero, reduced the difference meter by meter.

On the first of four laps, Hauser and Crociani held a 20-second lead, but Cantero, with a steady, consistent race pace, began to close the gap.

With 200 meters to go, the Spaniard caught up with the Italian and overtook him with authority, securing the second place on a memorable day.

Hauser crossed the finish line with a time of 1:42:42While Mason did it in 1:43:15, 33 seconds behind. Crociani completed the podium with 1:43:22, 40 seconds behind the winner.

The Italian Alessio Crociani completed the podium with a time of 1:43:22, on a day marked by heat and a strong pace from the swimming.

WTCS Wollongong 2025 Grand Final Results (Elite Men)

Cantero closes an outstanding year

With this result, David cantero He confirms his excellent international progress and establishes himself among the world's best Olympic-distance triathletes. His performance in Wollongong reinforces a season in which he has consistently shone on the world circuit.