European Cross Triathlon Championship Banyoles 2026: schedules, favorites and Spanish athletes
The 2026 European Cross Triathlon Championship takes place this Tuesday, July 14th in Banyoles, with Marina Muñoz, Kevin Tarek Viñuela and Vicente Hernández among the main Spanish options.
The competition is part of the Banyoles 2026 European Multisport Triathlon Championship, which takes place from July 11 to 19 and brings together different modalities of European triathlon.
The first departures will begin at 15:00h, while the elite and under-23 races will start from 16:00 PM.
Banyoles European Cross Triathlon Championship Schedule
The day will begin with the junior and paratriathlon categories. This will be followed by the elite and under-23 athletes, before the age group and open participation events.
| Time | Category |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | Junior male |
| 15:01 | Junior female |
| 15:02 | Paratriathlon |
| 16:00 | Elite and Under-23 Men |
| 16:02 | Elite and Under-23 Women |
| 17:30 | Age groups |
| 17:35 | Open trial |
The program published by the organization is provisional and may be subject to change.
A technical tour around l'Estany
The elite and under-23 categories will face a course consisting of 1.000 meters of swimming, 18,8 kilometers of mountain biking, and 6,6 kilometers of running.
The first segment will take place in l'Estany de BanyolesThe cycling route will run along paths in the natural surroundings of the town, including the area around the church of Santa Maria de Porqueres.
The technical difficulty of the cycling leg could prove decisive. Position after the swim, mountain biking skills, and effort management before the run will be key.
Marina Muñoz and Elsa Pena lead the women's team
Marina Muñoz She will be one of Spain's main options after winning silver at the Pontevedra 2025 World Championships and becoming European champion in 2024.
He will also compete Elsa Pena, current Spanish champion, who will compete in the under-23 category.
Among the main rivals is the French team Alizee Paties, the reigning world champion. France will also be represented by Emma Ducreux and Pauline Landron.
The Italian Martha Menditto, runner-up in Europe in 2025 and world champion in cross triathlon and cross duathlon, is once again among the medal contenders.
The list of candidates also includes Swiss Ladina Scherzinger and Belgian Dieske Kruisselbrink.
Kevin Tarek Viñuela and Vicente Hernández are aiming for medals
Spain will have the following team in the men's race: Kevin Tarek Viñuela, bronze medalist at the Pontevedra 2025 Cross Triathlon World Championship and world champion of aquathlon.
by your side will be Vicente Hernández, Olympic athlete in Rio 2016. Eneko de CastroThe current under-23 world champion will defend Spain's chances in this category.
Among his main rivals are the Czechs Lukas Kocar, fourth in the last World Championship; the Frenchman Arthur Forissier and the Italian Federico Spinazzé.
We'll also have to keep an eye on the Belgian. Louka Dumont, junior world champion who faces his arrival in the under-23 category.
Where to follow the European Championship results
Times and rankings can be viewed through the live championship results service.
Schedules, routes and official information for the event are available at the Banyoles European Multisport Championship website.
The junior medal ceremony is scheduled to begin at 20:20 p.m., while the elite and under-23 category ceremony will begin at 20:45 p.m.
Cross Triathlon will be one of the central disciplines of the European Multisport Championships in Banyoles, which will continue on Thursday, July 16th with the Cross Duathlon competitions.
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