World Triathlon Cup Haikou
🏊🏃🚴♀️ Sprint
🌍 INT
The 2026 World Triathlon Cup Haikou takes place this weekend, March 21–22, 2026, in Haikou, China. This event serves as the second stop of the World Cup season, following the opener in Lanzarote.
The competition features a Sprint distance course (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) centered around the Changdi Beach area.
The main races take place on Saturday (local China Standard Time, UTC+8):
- Elite Men: Starts at 09:00.
- Elite Women: Starts at 11:00.
- Medal Ceremony: Scheduled for 12:15.
Key Competitors
Men: Spain's David Cantero Del Campo is the top seed and favorite after his recent win in Lanzarote. Keep an eye on Canada's Mathis Beaulieu as a strong challenger.
Women: Diana Isakova (competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete) leads the field, followed by Great Britain’s Sian Rainsley and Spain’s Sara Guerrero Manso.
Significance: This race is a key early-season opportunity for world ranking points as athletes begin the long road toward Olympic qualification for the 2028 Games.
The competition features a Sprint distance course (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) centered around the Changdi Beach area.
The main races take place on Saturday (local China Standard Time, UTC+8):
- Elite Men: Starts at 09:00.
- Elite Women: Starts at 11:00.
- Medal Ceremony: Scheduled for 12:15.
Key Competitors
Men: Spain's David Cantero Del Campo is the top seed and favorite after his recent win in Lanzarote. Keep an eye on Canada's Mathis Beaulieu as a strong challenger.
Women: Diana Isakova (competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete) leads the field, followed by Great Britain’s Sian Rainsley and Spain’s Sara Guerrero Manso.
Significance: This race is a key early-season opportunity for world ranking points as athletes begin the long road toward Olympic qualification for the 2028 Games.
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