David Cantero leads the Triarmada at the Viña del Mar 2025 World Cup
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Spanish triathlete David Cantero leads the national representation in the Viña del Mar 2025 World Cup, where he starts as a big favorite after his brilliant runner-up finish in the Wollongong Grand Final.
David Cantero leads the Spanish delegation in Viña del Mar
The international triathlon circuit moves to Chile this weekend for one of its last stops of the year: the Viña del Mar World Cup, which is being contested Sunday November 2.
The race marks the start of the traditional final stretch of the season, which will be completed by San Pedro de la Paz (November 8), Florianópolis (November 15), Miyazaki (November 9) and Tongyeong (November 15).
The men's starting line stands out David cantero, who will wear the number 1 jersey and comes with the backing of his second place in the Wollongong Grand Final, the best result of all those registered.
His form and confidence make him the main contender for victory, although it will be no easy task.
A Spanish team of international caliber
Cantero will compete alongside them Antonio Serrat, Sergio Baxter, Pelayo Gonzalez y David CastroFive names that solidify one of the strongest teams of the season. They all know what it's like to fight for international podium finishes: in fact, David Castro He already knows what it's like to win in Viña del Mar, after his victory in 2022.
The group faces this event with different objectives: while Cantero seeks to close the year with a prestigious victory, Serrat and Baxter want to accumulate points towards the 2026 ranking.
Among the main rivals are Manoel Messias (Brazil), Diego Moya (Chile), Callum McClusky (Australia), Reese Vannerson (USA), Igor Dupuis (France), John Baptist (Portugal) and the French Tom Richard y Valentin MorlecA lineup that guarantees rhythm and excitement.
The Spanish women have real options.
In the women's event, Spain will also have a prominent presence: Miriam Casillas, Sara Guerrero y Marta Pintanel.
Casillas arrives as the most experienced on the World Triathlon circuit, but both Guerrero and Pintanel have shown this season that they can be among the top ten.
The level will be high, with the Luxembourger Jeanne Lehair as the overwhelming favorite to win, followed by Annika Koch, Verena Steinhauser, Sandra Dodet, Maria Velasquez, Beatrice Malloci y costanza arpinelli.
Schedules and how to follow it live
La Viña del Mar World Cup 2025 It will be held Sunday November 2 with the start of the competition at 10:00 local time in Chile, which is equivalent to the 14:00 PM in mainland Spain
The women's race will start first, followed by the men's race a few minutes later, both over sprint distance (750m swimming, 20km cycling and 5km running).
The test can be followed via https://www.triathlonlive.tv/
A decisive test at the end of the season
The race will be run in a sprint format (750m swimming, 20km cycling and 5km running) on a fast and technical course along the Chilean coast.
The conditions, similar to previous editions, usually favor triathletes who are powerful in the cycling segment and have a high level of heat tolerance.
The Viña del Mar World Cup marks the start of the final stretch of calendar 2025, where many seek to consolidate their position for the next season or secure valuable points for the WTCS.
