Vasco Vilaça and Cassandre Beaugrand win in a WTCS Alghero marked by crashes
The WTCS Alghero 2026 saw victories for Vasco Vilaça and Cassandre Beaugrand in an Olympic distance race marked by the heat, splits on the bike and several major crashes.
The Italian date of the Triathlon World Series It reaffirmed that Alghero is one of the most demanding venues on the calendar. The technical cycling course, combined with a challenging swim and a highly tactical run, resulted in two significant victories for the overall classification.
In the male category, Basque Vilaça He added his second WTCS victory of the season after winning in 1:45:16The Portuguese player surpassed Miguel Hidalgo, second in 1:45:35, and his compatriot Ricardo Batistathird in 1:45:45.
In the women's test, Cassandre Beaugrand He won again in Sardinia with a time of 1:53:49The French woman beat Beth Pottersecond in 1:53:53As Lisa Tertschthird in 1:53:58, in a race that was decided in the final kilometers.
Vilaça confirms his leap in level in the World Series
The men's race began with a fast and very spread-out swim. Matthew Hauser, Henry Graff, Dorian Coninx Several of the favorites started well, while other big names had to work from behind to avoid losing their lead.
The bike completely changed the script. The Alghero circuit, with its curves, changes of pace, and little margin for error, led to a very tough selection. Hauser She fell and made it to the second transition, but didn't start the run. There were also falls that affected Henry Graff, Hugo Milner, Alex Yee y David canterowhich he ended up abandoning.
In that survival scenario, Basque Vilaça He moved with great confidence. The Portuguese rider arrived at T2 in the leading group alongside... Miguel Hidalgo y Luke WillianAnd soon the race was reduced to a duel between Vilaça and Hidalgo.
Hidalgo set much of the pace during the final 10K, but Vilaça bided his time. In the final stretch, the Portuguese runner launched his decisive attack and opened up a gap that never closed. The victory strengthens his lead and confirms his triumph in the WTCS Samarkand 2026 It was not an isolated result.
Alberto González achieves a great ninth place
The best Spanish news came with Alberto GonzálezThe Andalusian returned to the World Series with a very solid performance and finished ninth with 1:46:14, less than a minute behind the winner.
Alberto González was always well-positioned, survived the difficult cycling stage, and was able to run within the group chasing the medals. His result is valuable given the level of the race and the context, with many favorites out of contention.
Antonio Serrat finished in 31st position with 1:49:22. David cantero, one of the Spaniards expected to fight for a great result, was unable to finish after being affected by a fall in the cycling segment.
Top 10 men's WTCS Alghero 2026
| Job title | Triathlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basque Vilaça | POR | 1:45:16 |
| 2 | Miguel Hidalgo | BRA | 1:45:35 |
| 3 | Ricardo Batista | POR | 1:45:45 |
| 4 | Dorian Coninx | From | 1:45:46 |
| 5 | charles pack | CAN | 1:45:49 |
| 6 | Tom Richard | From | 1:45:50 |
| 7 | João Nuno Batista | POR | 1:45:53 |
| 8 | Yanis Seguín | From | 1:46:04 |
| 9 | Alberto González García | ESP | 1:46:14 |
| 10 | Diego Moya | WHO WE | 1:46:18 |
Spaniards in the male category
| Job title | Triathlete | Time | Nota |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Alberto González García | 1:46:14 | Best Spanish |
| 31 | Antonio Serrat Seoane | 1:49:22 | Finalist |
| DNF | David Cantero del Campo | - | Abandonment after fall |
Beaugrand comes back and decides on foot
The women's race had a less comfortable start than expected for Cassandre BeaugrandThe French swimmer did not lead the way and had to rebuild her race from behind, while Tilly Anema, Sophie Evans, Lisa Tertsch y Marta Kropko They marked the first cut.
The cycling leg brought together many of the favorites, although the pace dropped several triathletes. The main group reached T2 with their chances still open, but Beaugrand lost some ground again in the transition and had to start the final 10K with a slight disadvantage.
The footrace first left a group of five candidates with Beaugrand, Beth Potter, Lisa Tertsch, Jeanne Lehair y Georgia Taylor-BrownTaylor-Brown was the first to give way, and the victory remained in the hands of the three great references of the moment.
In the final stretch, Beaugrand once again demonstrated her speed. The Frenchwoman changed pace and rode away solo to claim another victory in Alghero. Potter finished second, and Tertsch completed the podium with her first major WTCS result of the season.
Marta Pintanel, best Spanish player in Alghero
In Spanish key, Marta Pintanel She was the highest-ranked, finishing in 24th position with a time of 1:59:50The Aragonese rider completed a solid race in a high-level competition with a very demanding leading group from the start.
Sara Guerrero finished 31th with 2:02:07While Cecilia Santamaría It was 32nd with 2:02:15The three Spanish women finished a race that broke apart early on, with the leading group making significant differences during the cycling leg.
Top 10 women's WTCS Alghero 2026
| Job title | Triathlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cassandre Beaugrand | From | 1:53:49 |
| 2 | Beth Potter | GBR | 1:53:53 |
| 3 | Lisa Tertsch | GER | 1:53:58 |
| 4 | Jeanne Lehair | LUX | 1:54:09 |
| 5 | Leonie Periault | From | 1:54:16 |
| 6 | Georgia Taylor-Brown | GBR | 1:54:40 |
| 7 | jolien vermeylen | BEL | 1:54:51 |
| 8 | Taylor Spivey | USA | 1:55:20 |
| 9 | Tanja Neubert | GER | 1:55:33 |
| 10 | Marta Kropko | HUN | 1:55:45 |
Spanish women in the female category
| Job title | Triathlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Marta Pintanel Raymundo | 1:59:50 |
| 31 | Sara Guerrero Manso | 2:02:07 |
| 32 | Cecilia Santamaría Surroca | 2:02:15 |
Alghero intensifies the fight for the World Championship and the Olympic path
La WTCS Alghero 2026 It was an important event on the calendar due to its weight in the world rankings and because it opened a relevant phase of the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. In the preview of the WTCS Alghero 2026 The level of the start list and the role of the Spanish in this phase of the season were already being pointed out.
After Alghero, Vilaça emerges strengthened as one of the year's top names. In the women's category, Beaugrand once again positions herself at the center of the battle with Potter and Tertsch, two direct rivals in a season that still has several key events ahead.
The next phase of the World Series will be important to gauge the consistency of the favorites and the potential for growth of the Spanish players. You can check the full WTCS 2026 calendar to follow the upcoming circuit tests.
