Japan’s southern coastline readies for fast, tactical racing as a world-class women’s field lines up for sprint-distance glory this weekend. The start list features rising stars and seasoned contenders ready to deliver another thrilling chapter of World Triathlon Cup action.
Set for 10am local time on Sunday 9 November 2025, the World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki brings some of the world’s best athletes to Japan’s picturesque southern coastline. The sprint-distance course will see competitors tackle a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run, delivering a fast and tactical showdown packed with world-class racing.
The action unfolds along the scenic Aoshima coastline, a venue known for calm waters, a flat but technical bike leg and an energetic local atmosphere that makes Miyazaki one of the most popular stops on the World Triathlon Cup calendar. The four lap bike course is expected to play a crucial role, with its tight turns and fast straights offering plenty of opportunities for attacks and group reshuffles. The final 5km run, made up of two laps along the seafront, promises to be a pure test of speed and composure under pressure.
As the 2025 race calendar heats up, athletes will be racing for podium glory and valuable World Cup points. Expect fireworks from those looking to build momentum heading into the closing stretch and from the home Japanese contingent eager to shine in front of local fans.
ONES TO WATCH
The women’s field for the 2025 World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki is stacked with rising stars, sprint-distance specialists and homegrown heroes ready to light up the Japanese coastline.
Among the frontrunners, Diana Isakova (AIN) enters in superb form after a breakout season that has seen her claim multiple podiums and standout results including a win in the 2025 World Triathlon Cup Saidia and a sixth place in the Championship Finals in Wollongong. Britain’s Jessica Fullagar is another all-round threat, combining a strong swim and powerful bike leg with the ability to hold pace on the run, a combination well suited to Miyazaki’s fast, technical course. Fullagar delivered an impressive fifth place finish at the World Triathlon Championship Finals and backed it up with victory at the Noosa Triathlon last weekend, confirming her status as one of the main contenders for this weekend’s podium.
USA’s Danielle Orie is another standout to watch in Miyazaki. Showing huge potential on the world stage, Orie claimed silver at the 2025 World Triathlon Cup Saïdia and continues to rise through the international ranks.
Italy’s Angelica Prestia will also be one to watch after a brilliant silver medal performance at the U23 World Championships in Wollongong. The Italian has shown rapid progress across the season and will look to carry that form into Miyazaki as she targets another standout result on the World Cup circuit.
Japan will be proudly represented by Yuko Takahashi and Manami Hayashi, who bring both experience and youth to the home team. Takahashi, a Tokyo Olympian and multi-time Asian champion, remains one of the most tactically astute athletes on the start line, while Hayashi, still only 21, continues to impress with fearless racing and front-pack swim speed. This will be Takahashi’s final World Triathlon race before stepping into retirement after a lustrous career. Together, the Japanese athletes will give the home crowd plenty to cheer for.
Also in the mix are Tilly Anema (GBR) and Kira Hedgeland (AUS), two names who have shown flashes of brilliance in recent months, alongside Lea Coninx (FRA) and Cecilia Santamaria Surroca (ESP), both looking to continue their upward momentum. With the sprint-distance format demanding precision in every transition and strength across all three legs, the margins between victory and the chase pack are expected to be razor thin.
From Isakova’s form surge to Fullagar’s powerful momentum and Prestia’s rising confidence, alongside the local charge led by Takahashi and Hayashi, the women’s race in Miyazaki promises a world-class showcase of speed and strategy, where every second will count.
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