Marta Pintanel wins her first World Cup triatlon title in Chile

The University of Alicante triathlete achieves her first victory in the category, with Ana Carballo taking the silver medal.

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Triathlete Marta Pintanel, from the University of Alicante (UA), has been crowned champion of the San Pedro de la Paz (Chile) Triathlon World Cup, held on Sunday, November 1st.

Pintanel crossed the finish line with a time of 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 49 seconds, securing her first victory in a competition of this category. The UA athlete delivered a standout performance in the running segment, completing the ten kilometers in 39 minutes and 29 seconds, the fastest time among all participants.
The triathlete took the lead in the final part of the race, establishing a 22-second advantage over the second-placed competitor. The event also yielded an outstanding result for Spanish triathlon, with a podium double thanks to Ana Carballo's silver medal, finishing 22 seconds behind Pintanel.
Luxembourg's Eva Daniels completed the podium in third place, 32 seconds behind the winner. This triumph marks a significant step forward for Pintanel compared to the previous edition of the same World Cup, where she finished fourth.
The Chilean event was contested over a standard distance, featuring a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer cycle, and a 10-kilometer run.
Based on information from the official source: Universidad de Alicante (02/11/2026)