Men's preview of the Championship Finals WTCS Wollongong 2025
Matt Hauser seeks world title in Wollongong
Australian Matt Hauser is looking to make history this Sunday, October 19, in Wollongong, Australia, where he'll attempt to become the first local world champion in 20 years. The race starts at 17:00 PM (07:00 AM in Spain) and can be followed live on TriathlonLive.tv.
Hauser, faced with the opportunity of a lifetime
La Grand Final of the Triathlon World Series 2025 (WTCS) arrives in Wollongong with an unbeatable setting for the Australian public. matt hauser, leader of the ranking with 3.000 points, starts as a big favorite to win the title and return to Australia a championship that it has not won since Peter Robertson in 2005.
With three wins this season and outstanding performance in the transitions, the 27-year-old triathlete has been the male benchmark of the year. Hauser has stood out for his dominance in the water and his aggressiveness in the first kilometers of the race. bike, key to consolidating the leading groups.
Just needing a podium To secure the world title, everything points to a race where he will control the movements from the start.
Miguel Hidalgo, the great threat
The brazilian Miguel Hidalgo (2.780 points) comes second in the standings and has been the great revelation of the season.
His victory in WTCS Alghero, the first for a Brazilian triathlete since 1998, marked a turning point. Hidalgo has demonstrated solidity in all disciplines, with one of the best running races on the circuit and growing confidence after medals in Weihai, Carlsbad y Yokohama.
In Wollongong, he'll try to repeat the strategy that gave him victory in Sardinia: an early attack in the swim to form a small group with Hauser. If he can stay close to the Australian until T2, he could have a real chance of winning.
Vasco Vilaça, the king of consistency
At just 25 years old, the Portuguese Basque Vilaça It occupies the third position with 2.775 points and continues to pursue his first World Series gold. He has four podium finishes in 2025, always in Hauser's shadow, and his level of consistency makes him a silent threat.
Vilaça, runner-up of the Paris Test Event, has shown notable improvement in his sprint segment and could benefit if the race is decided in a group. His final pace in the 10km is among the strongest on the circuit, and he already knows what it's like to fight for a title at the final race of the year.
Henry Graf, the young man who never ceases to amaze
The German Henry Graff, room with 2.657 points, is one of the names of the year. At 22 years old, the U-23 champion arrives after achieving a brilliant victory in Carlsbad and a silver in WeihaiHis ability to break away from the pack in the cycling segment has made him an unpredictable rider.
Although she still lacks experience in major finals, Graf arrives without pressure and with the confidence of having competed head-to-head with the best. Her performance in Wollongong will depend on whether she can maintain the lead she built on the bike, a factor that could once again work in her favor.
the other applicants
Outside of the top 4, several names could alter the script of the final:
- The French Dorian Coninx, world champion in 2023, arrives with ups and downs, but always competitive on big days.
- The Australian Luke Willian, fourth in Alghero and Weihai, will try to support the local cause with a solid performance.
- Hungarian Csongor Lehmann, third in Karlovy Vary, is making clear progress.
- The New Zealander Hayden Wilde, now out of contention for the title, could be the surprise factor. After returning from injury, he set the fastest running split in Karlovy Vary, and his aggressiveness could influence the tactics of the front group.
Among the Spanish, David cantero y Alberto González They arrive with the goal of closing the year in the top 15. Cantero shone with his third best partial of the race in Alghero, while González maintains a more balanced profile in the three segments.
WTCS 2025 Rankings Before Wollongong
| Position | Athlete | Country | Points | Highlighted results |
| 1 | matt hauser | AUS | 3.000 | 2nd Abu Dhabi – 1st Yokohama – 1st Alghero – 1st French Riviera |
| 2 | Miguel Hidalgo | BRA | 2.780 | 1st Alghero – 2nd Weihai – 3rd Karlovy Vary |
| 3 | Basque Vilaça | POR | 2.775 | 2nd Yokohama – 2nd French Riviera – 2nd Weihai |
| 4 | Henry Graff | GER | 2.657 | 1st Karlovy Vary – 2nd Weihai – 4th French Riviera |
| 5 | Dorian Coninx | From | 2.540 | 4th French Riviera – 5th Karlovy Vary – 6th Weihai |
Conditions and route
The Wollongong circuit, over Olympic distance (1,5 km – 40 km – 10 km), features a technical cycling layout with short climbs and tight corners, ideal for aggressive cyclists. The weather forecast is for 23 °C and partly cloudy skies, which will promote a fast pace without excessive thermal wear.
Where to watch the race
La 2025 World Triathlon Series Men's Final the Sunday October 19, with Live coverage on TriathlonLive.tv from 16:40 p.m. (07:40 a.m. in Spain) and official departure at 17:00 PM (08:00 AM in Spain).
Everything points to a tactical and controlled race from the start. Hauser, with the confidence of the local public, starts as the rival to beat, while Hidalgo y village They will try to take advantage of any failure to seek the title.
The external factor could come from Savage, capable of altering the pace in the final kilometers.
