Spanish triathlon enjoyed an outstanding result at the 2026 Europe Triathlon Cup in Ibiza, with Sara Guerrero and Cristina Jiménez-Orta securing second and third place respectively in the women's elite race on Sunday, 1 November.
Held in Santa Eulària des Riu, the international competition brought together athletes from across Europe and beyond for the sprint-distance event. Czech triathlete Heidi Juránková claimed victory in 57 minutes and 13 seconds, with Spain's Guerrero finishing just 32 seconds behind and Jiménez-Orta taking bronze.
The double podium provided one of the highlights of the competition, with three Spanish athletes also finishing inside the women's top ten.
Heidi Juránková Takes Gold Ahead of Two Spanish Athletes
Juránková delivered the winning performance, completing the race in 57:13.
Sara Guerrero, representing Spain, crossed the finish line in 57:45 to claim the silver medal, while compatriot Cristina Jiménez-Orta secured third place in 57:57.
The race was closely contested, with the leading athletes maintaining small gaps through the opening stages before the final running section proved decisive.
Guerrero held on to second place, while Jiménez-Orta produced a strong final effort to secure the remaining podium position.
The women's top three were:
| Position |
Athlete |
Country |
Time |
| 1 |
Heidi Juránková |
Czech Republic |
57:13 |
| 2 |
Sara Guerrero |
Spain |
57:45 |
| 3 |
Cristina Jiménez-Orta |
Spain |
57:57 |
Three Spanish Athletes Finish in the Top Ten
The Spanish team's performance extended beyond the two medals.
Iratxe Arenal finished ninth in 58:33, placing another Spanish athlete among the ten fastest competitors.
María Alzaga also achieved a top-15 result, finishing 12th in 58:47.
Other Spanish athletes completing the race included Paula del Pozo, who finished 21st, followed by Gemma Frigola, Andrea Trigo, Clara Aulinas, Míriam Andreu and Nuria Noguera.
The result highlighted the strength of the Spanish women's representation at the final European Cup event of the 2026 season.
A Breakthrough European Cup Podium for Cristina Jiménez-Orta
The bronze medal was another important milestone for Cristina Jiménez-Orta, who has been developing her international career through European competitions.
Her third-place finish in Ibiza marked her first individual podium in an elite-category Europe Triathlon Cup event, according to Spanish triathlon reporting.
At just 20 years old, the Sevillian athlete has already established herself as a promising competitor, combining international appearances with strong results in Spanish team competitions.
Her performance in Santa Eulària represents an important step in her progression against a senior international field.
Sara Guerrero Adds Another International Medal
For Sara Guerrero, the silver medal in Ibiza adds another strong result to an impressive 2026 campaign.
The Galician triathlete has consistently competed at international level this season, including a fourth-place finish at the World Triathlon Cup in Chengdu, China, and a silver medal in the Spanish national championship.
Her result in Santa Eulària also follows previous European Cup podium success, reinforcing her position among Spain's leading international triathletes.
Spanish Success Across Both Elite Races
The women's podium was part of an even stronger overall result for Spain at the Ibiza competition.
In the men's elite race, Xavi Cabanilles won gold and Genís Grau secured silver, with French athlete Achille Besson taking third place.
The men's result, combined with Guerrero's silver and Jiménez-Orta's bronze, gave Spain four medals across the two elite competitions.
The event was the final Europe Triathlon Cup of the 2026 season and brought the European competition calendar to a close after a year of races across several countries.
Ibiza European Triathlon Cup 2026: Women's Top Results
Event: 2026 Europe Triathlon Cup Santa Eulària des Riu
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Location: Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza
Race format: Sprint distance
Women's podium:
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Gold: Heidi Juránková (Czech Republic), 57:13.
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Silver: Sara Guerrero (Spain), 57:45.
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Bronze: Cristina Jiménez-Orta (Spain), 57:57.
Other Spanish results:
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Iratxe Arenal: 9th, 58:33.
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María Alzaga: 12th, 58:47.
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Paula del Pozo: 21st, 59:49.
The European Cup in Santa Eulària delivered a memorable weekend for Spanish triathlon, with two medals in the women's competition and another two in the men's race. For Ibiza, it was also an opportunity to host an international sporting event and welcome elite competitors from across the international triathlon circuit.