The Vina del Mar World Triathlon Cup returns to the Chilean coast November 1–2, blazing a three-weekend South American races that will test the world’s best on a fast, coastal course. Contested over the traditional 750m of swimming, 20km of cycling, and a decisive 5km running course in the Chilean city, Vina del Mar is poised to deliver drama, redemption, and a new chapter in a season already brimming with storylines

Vina del Mar’s elite women’s field is hungry to make their mark on the first of three consecutive World Cup stops in South America, a block that will shape the global standings and set up a gripping run to the season’s conclusion. 

Headlining the lineup is Jeanne Lehair (LUX), wearing bib number one. After a season marked by peaks—her first WTCS win among them—Lehair also tasted disappointment with a 21st-place finish in Wollongong Championship Final that dented her overall title hopes. A fearless cyclist and one of the circuit’s premier long-range runners, Lehair will be motivated to erase that memory on a course that suits her strengths: the faster, flatter sections for positioning and the punchy, late-sprint finish she’s built her reputation on. 

Germany’s Annika Koch is another serious threat in this sprint race. A regular fixture on World Cup podiums, Koch thrives when the run is decisive and the field condenses. If the pack holds together on the bike and the last kilometer unfolds as a high-stakes sprint, Koch’s combination of speed and racecraft could tilt the scales in her favor.

The start list brims with proven World Cup performers who know how to position themselves for a podium finish in a sprint duel. France’s Sandra Dodet and Spain’s Miriam Casillas are both known for their solid cycling and reliable running kicks. If they bridge to the front pack after the swim and bike cleanly into T2, they’ll be dangerous on the final 5km when gaps tend to close and tactics become paramount.

Italy’s Verena Steinhauser has spent her career hovering around the podium, with a 2025 season that’s featured consistency more than breakout wins. The Vina del Mar course—short, sharp, and spectator-friendly—could finally unlock the door for Steinhauser to convert near-misses into a coveted podium and perhaps her first World Cup triumph.

Colombia’s Maria Carolina Velásquez Soto brings both experience and momentum from previous Vina del Mar podiums and notable Pan American Games success. Expect her to race with poise, using her knowledge of this course to stick with the front group and test the field in the closing kilometers.

On the forecourt, standout swimmers like Canada’s Emy Legault, Italy’s Beatriz Mallozi, and Spain’s Sara Guerrero will aim to inject pace early, forcing the pace and potentially tearing the race apart before the last run. 

And then there’s the local factor that makes Vina del Mar special. Chile’s Barbara Riveros, at 38, remains a mentor and mentor-in-chief for aspiring triathletes. Her presence on the course injects a palpable home-field energy; her tactical shrewdness and experience can inspire a smart, race-defining performance in front of the passionate coastal crowd.

Check the full start lists HERE. The Elite Women will take the stage on Sunday at 10am local time, and you can watch the race live on TriathlonLIVE.tv