Preview: 13 Spaniards close out the year at the Tongyeong 2025 World Cup

The Tongyeong 2025 World Cup will bring together 13 Spanish triathletes this weekend, in a sprint race that closes the World Triathlon international season.

La Tongyeong World Cup 2025In South Korea, the World Cup season will come to a close, along with the event in Florianópolis.

Spain travels with 13 representatives (7 men and 6 women), all with their sights set on improving their results compared to Miyazaki.

The Spanish in the men's category

The men's race is extremely competitive, to the point that the best Spanish runner will be... 22 by Esteban Basanta, which reflects the depth of the start list.

They will be in Tongyeong the top eight ranked by Miyazaki, in addition to Italian Alessio Crociani, who arrives eager for revenge after Marbella, and the Australian Brandon Copeland.

Spain will compete with a young, brave team that has a good feeling after Miyazaki:

• Esteban Basanta Fouz
• Eloy Canales Notary
• Kevin Tarek Viñuela González
• Vicente Hernández
• Andres Prieto Villar
• Eduardo Blanco Molla
• Hector Tolsa Garcia

The most prominent ones in Japan were Andres Prieto y Eloy Canaleswho finished in the Top 10 after a very close sprint. They're regaining their form and have a real chance of fighting for the top spots if the race breaks up after the bike leg. Also returning Kevin Tarek Viñuela, Vicente Hernández, Tolsa y Edu Blanco, all of them with room for improvement compared to the last test.

A WTS-level men's start list

The international ranking once again carries weight WTCS, with names like:

• Max Studer (SUI), winner in Miyazaki
• Alessio Crociani (ITA), WTCS medalist
• Euan De Nigro
• Vetle Thorn
• Maxime Hueber-Moosbrugger (FRA)
• Nathan Grayel (FRA)
• Shachar Sagiv (ISR)
• Kenji nener (JPN)

All of them can make a difference in swimming or in the early stages of the bike leg, creating early breaks that will be decisive in a sprint profile like Tongyeong's.

Women's category: continuity and ambition

Just like the men's race, the women's event will also feature many of Miyazaki's top 10 athletes. Spain is sending six triathletes, and the top-ranked athlete will be... 23 by María Casals.

The women's team consists of:

• Cecilia Santamaría Surroca
• Maria Casals Mojica
• Noelia Juan
• Marina Munoz Hernando
• Alejandra Seguí Soria
• Maria Teresa Jimenez-Orta Guerrero

The Spanish reference point is once again Cecilia Santamaría, who signed a magnificent TOP-5 in Miyazakidemonstrating a very solid level of running. Casals also arrives with confidence after his 10th place finish in Japan.

International favorites in the women's event

Among the most dangerous names are:

• Tilly Anema (GBR)
• Diana Isakova (RUS)
• Valentina Riasova (RUS)
• Angelica Prestia (ITA), Under-23 World Medalist
• Read Coninx (FRA), the only notable new addition to the start list

Several of the Spanish women have a real chance of making the podium if they reach the final 5km in the leading group.

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Race schedules and how to follow the World Cup

The day will begin on Saturday November 15 with a very compact program.

The female elites They will compete first, with a start at 09: 00 local time (Korea), which is equivalent to the 01:00 a.m. in Spain.

The male elites They will take the start at 11: 15 local time, that is, at 03:15 Spanish time.

The race can be followed live via Triathlon Live, the official platform of World Triathlon.

Season finale and a look ahead to 2026

Tongyeong will be the last international race of 2025 and, for many, also the last test before the start of the cycle towards LA28, which will start in spring 2026.

The Spanish team arrives motivated, with a solid squad and another opportunity to add points and end the year on a high note.