World Triathlon

This Saturday, the World Triathlon Cup Brasilia will bring the 2024 season to an exciting close. Get ready for the last blue carpet action before the winter break. On the menu, a superb sprint distance race with a combination of rising talents from around the world and well established names of the sport. 43 men are toeing the start line, led by home hero Miguel Hidalgo on what promises to be a fierce competition and a fast-paced battle for the podium.

Brasilia made its debut on the world Cup season last year. For the second edition, the race has been changed to a Sprint distance, with the athletes doing a one-lap 750m swim by the bridge, to then move to the bike snakes round the bridge access to take in two long straights up and over its span four times for the 20km. Out of T2 it’s back onto the bridge for two run laps and 5km in total to the tape, and you can watch full coverage of the men’s race from 9am local time on TriathlonLive.tv .

Leading the men’s field will be local star Miguel Hidalgo, who is determined to finish his season strong in front of his home crowd. The young Brazilian has experienced a rollercoaster year, but he’s shown glimpses of his true potential, especially with a career-first WTCS podium finish in Weihai in September. However, a disappointing 20th place in Torremolinos followed, adding to his motivation to redeem himself and end the season on a high note.

Hidalgo proved last year, winning superbly in Brasilia, that this course fits him extremely well, and is ready to do it all over again.

The lineup also features several emerging talents who have turned heads this season. John Reed from the USA arrives in Brasilia fresh off a 6th-place finish at the 2024 U23 World Championships and a World Cup victory earlier in the season. Reed has been gaining momentum and is eager to make his mark again, hoping to build a strong foundation for 2025. Meanwhile, Australian Callum McClusky, renowned for his finishing speed, is keen to reach another World Cup podium after his strong performance in Valencia. He’s one to watch if the race comes down to a close sprint finish.

Chilean athletes Andree Buc and Diego Moya are equally hungry for success after impressive outings last week. Buc, brimming with confidence following his victory at the Viña del Mar Americas Premium Cup, will look to carry that momentum to Brazil. Moya, coming off a second-place finish, is also eager to make his mark, especially after last year’s DNF in Brasilia.

Excellent swimmers like Liam Donnelly (CAN), Joao Nuno Batista (POR) or Diego Moya will be ready to make an impact on the race from the early stages.

Another local favorite to keep an eye on is Manoel Messias. Despite a challenging season, the Brazilian speedster remains one of the circuit’s top runners, and a course like this could play to his strengths if the pack stays tight into the final leg. And making a long-awaited return is Spain’s Sergio Baxter Cabrera, whose recent injury struggles have kept him away from competition. His comeback adds another layer of intrigue, as Baxter has the experience and skill to shake things up.

With such a dynamic field, the Brasilia World Cup of Triathlon promises an electrifying race where hometown pride, rising stars, and seasoned competitors converge to deliver a memorable season finale. Check the start lists HERE and don’t miss the race on TriathlonLive.tv or the World Triathlon’s Youtube channel.