2025 edition

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Challenge Peguera Mallorca 2025

Top 3 Men:
Michele Sarzilla – 3:33:41
 Damien Le Mesnager – 3:33:59
James Teagle – 3:41:36

Top 3 Women:
Cathia Schär – 4:09:09
Lena Meißner – 4:12:20
Daisy Davies – 4:13:08

2024 edition

Challenge Peguera Mallorca 2024

Top 3 Men:
Tom Hug – 3:44:25
Jack Hutchens – 3:44:58
Ognjen Stojanović – 3:45:34

Top 3 Women:
Alanis Siffert – 4:10:21
Anne Reischmann  – 4:15:04
Lisa Norden – 4:15:24

2023 edition

Challenge Peguera Mallorca 2023

Top 3 Men:
Youri Keulen – 3:41:12
Mathis Margirier – 3:44:11
Alistair Brownlee – 3:45:27

Top 3 Women:
Imogen Simmonds – 4:21:10
Laura Madsen – 4:23:51
Diede Diederiks – 4:24:20

2022 edition

Challenge Peguera Mallorca 2022

Top 3 Men:
Jonathan Wayaffe – 3:53:36
Thomas Bishop – 3:54:23
Lukáš Kočař – 3:54:32

Top 3 Women:
Imogen Simmonds – 4:20:57
Anne Reischmann – 4:25:24
Fenella Langridge – 4:26:11

2021 edition

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Frederik Funk and Nicola Spirig – claim victory at Challenge Peguera Mallorca 2021

Top 3 Men:
Frederik Funk – 3:45:50
Collin Chartier – 3:46:29
Magnus Ditlev – 3:47:07

Top 3 Women:
Nicola Spirig – 4:14:43
Imogen Simmonds 4:15:58
Lucy Hall – 4:16:42

2019 edition

Challenge Mallorca triathlon winner 2019


Press note 2019. Pieter Heemeryck and Radka Kahlefeldt the fifth edition of Challenge Paguera-Mallorca

Pieter Heemeryck and Radka Kahlefeldt claim victory at Challenge Peguera Mallorca 2019

Incredible victories of Pieter Heemeryck and  Radka Kahlefeldt at the sixth edition of Challenge Peguera Mallorca, on a day full of triathlon in the superb setting of Calvia. A sunny day dawned in Peguera, with the weather becoming once more an ally for a magnificent event, converging in an epic and visual race. The sea, totally in calm was perfect to enjoy a great triathlon day.

The sixth edition of CHALLENGE PEGUERA-MALLORCA (1.9 km swimming, 90 km cycling, 21 km run) took place in the center of Peguera (Calvià) on Saturday.

Top 3 Men:
Pieter Heemeryck (Bélgica) 3:49:58
Thomas Steger (Austria) 3:54:14
Ruedi Wild (Suiza) 3:56:09

Top 3 Women:
Radka Kahlefeldt (República Checa) 4:21:43
Jeanne Collonge (Francia) 4:27:34
Lisa Hütthaler (Austria) 4:29:00

Challenge Peguera-Mallorca concludes with great success and offering a high quality sporting event. This success, based on community support and the volunteers, consolidates the race as the most important deseasonalization sporting event for Calvia.

2018 edition

Challenge Mallorca triathlon winner 2018


Press note 2018. Pablo and Lucy crown the fifth edition of Challenge Paguera-Mallorca

Pablo Dapena and Lucy Gossage claim victory at Challenge Peguera Mallorca

Incredible victories of the spanish Pablo DAPENA and the british Lucy GOSSAGE at the fifth edition of Challenge Peguera Mallorca, on a day full of triathlon in the superb setting of Calvia. A sunny day dawned in Peguera, with the weather becoming once more an ally for a magnificent event, converging in an epic and visual race. The sea, totally in calm was perfect to enjoy a great triathlon day.

The fifth edition of CHALLENGE PEGUERA-MALLORCA (1.9 km swimming, 90 km cycling, 21 km run) took place in the center of Peguera (Calvià) on Saturday.

Spanish Pablo Dapena took the win in 03:54:08 after an incredible performance, beating Manuel Küng, who was second, and Jaroslav Kovacic, who ended third. The women’s victory was for Lucy Gossage. She finished after 04:26:57 with a big lead on her runner-ups, Lena Berlinger and Katrien Verstuyft.

Top 3 Men:
1º Pablo Dapena (ESP) 03:54:08
2º Manuel Küng (CHE) 03:56:09
3º Jaroslav Kovacic (SLO) 04:00:19

Top 3 Women:
1º Lucy Gossage (GBR) 04:26:57
2º Lena Berlinger (DEU) 04:31:15
3º Katrien Verstuyft (BEL) 04:33:17

Challenge Peguera-Mallorca concludes with great success and offering a high quality sporting event. This success, based on community support and the volunteers, consolidates the race as the most important deseasonalization sporting event for Calvia.

2017 edition

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Press note 2017. Justus and Heather crown the fourth edition of Challenge Paguera-Mallorca
A spectacular climate with a radiant sun and a calm bay of Peguera received the 1.000 participants in the main test of Challenge Penetration 2017, the middle distance triathlon.

In the male category, German Justus Nieschlag He gave a master class in triathlon, with a perfect race in which he dominated all segments with a wide advantage. The Austrian finished the podium Thomas Steger(2ª position) and Spanish Iñaki Baldellou (3º).

Justus came out of the water in only 23m: 16s, completed the bike circuit also solo with a time of 2 hours 9 minutes and 14 seconds, to finish with a half marathon in 1 hour 16 minutes and 14 seconds. Total time in goal it was from 3: 50: 56. The second and third place of the podium was changing hands until the run segment, where the Austrian Thomas Steger with a time of 1: 14: 05 came back to the second position, and the Catalan Iñaki Baldellou with a time of 1: 15 : 31 managed to complete the podium. Justus Nieschlag (GER): 03: 50: 56: Thomas Steger (AT): 03: 56: 02 Iñaki Baldellou (ESP): 03: 57: 31

MALE CLASSIFICATION

1 Justus NIESCHLAG 3: 50: 56
2 Thomas STEGER 3: 56: 02
3 Iñaki BALDELLOU 3: 57: 31
4 Patrick DIRKSMEIER 3: 57: 51
5 Pieter HEEMERYCK 3: 58: 23
6 Thomas STRANGE 4: 00: 31
7 Margirier MATHIS 4: 01: 25
8 George GOODWIN 4: 01: 49
9 Roman DEISENHOFER 4: 03: 10
10 Marco AKERSHOEK 4: 06: 01

In the female category, Heather Wurtele He won the Challenge Peguera Mallorca victory. After a swim dominated by the German Anja Knapp, the Spanish Marta Sanchez and the British Fenella Langridge, Wurtele took the lead in the first kilometers of the circuit and did not leave that position. Its advantage was growing kilometer by kilometer and only the good pace of the Belgian Katrien Verstuyft and the comeback of the Dutch Yvonne Van Vlerken could worry the Canadian. Finally, the half marathon decided and a smiling Heather Wurtele crossed the finish line with a time of 4: 24: 42, followed in second position ofKatrien Verstuyft and Yvonne Van Vlerken

FEMALE CLASSIFICATION

1 Heather WURTELE 4: 24: 42
2 Katrien VERSTUYFT 4: 29: 10
3 Yvonne VAN VLERKEN 4: 30: 57
4 Margie SANTIMARIA 4: 33: 43
5 Sofie GOOS 4: 34: 40
6 Amanda BOHLIN 4: 35: 04
7 Sara LOEHR MUÑOZ 4: 41: 13
8 Simona KRIVANKOVA 4: 43: 00
9 Mikaela PERSSON 4: 45: 49
10 Fenella LANGRIDGE 4: 50: 49
2016 edition

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Pieter Heemeryck and Judith Corachan reign in an incredible third edition of Challenge Peguera Mallorca 2016
Incredible victories from Belgium’s Pieter Heemeryck and Spain’s Judith Corachán in the third edition of the Challenge Peguera Mallorca 2016, on a day full of triathlon in the superb setting of Calvia.

A sunny day dawned in Peguera, with the weather becoming once more an ally for a magnificent event, converging in an epic and visual race. The sea, after a week of fluctuating weather conditions, left a wavy sea which m.ade for a more complex swim segment.

In the men’s race Jordi García Gracia was first out of the water, in a group with Belgium’s Pieter Heemeryck, David Bishop (UK) and Henry Beck (GER).

The run took place entirely in the central area of Peguera, distributed over four laps that went along the town’s boulevard with the promenade uniting the beaches of Palmira, Tora and Romana, with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.

During the 90 km bike sector, Belgian’s Heemeryck dominated a technically demanding and sinuous segment that combined coast, mountain, natural landscapes at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana (UNESCO World Heritage), through traditional villages such as Capdellà, Calvià and some of the best known resorts in Europe such as Santa Ponça or Peguera, along with Toro.

The run course would prove decisive, with an unrivalled Heemeryck, the rest of the podium places still had to be determined. An incredible comeback clinched Julian Mutterer (GER) second place, while the third position went to Spain’s Jordi García Gracia, after yet another unbelievable run segment.

Pieter Heemeryck (BEL): 03:56:02

Julian Mutterer (GER): 03:58:41

Jordi Garcia (ESP): 03:59:20

Judith Corachan, a perfect race.

Britain’s Catherine Jameson and Judith Corachan sustained an impressive contest throughout the first two segments, virtually finishing the swim course together and retaining a slight difference during the main part of the race, with Uk’s Nicole Walters following behind them in third spot.

Coming into the final race segment, Catherine Jameson was unable to uphold Judith, who continued to maintain a very high pace that ultimately earned her the final victory. Italy’s Sara Dossena, rallied positions on the run leaving T2 in in seventh place to finally finish in second position.

Lastly, the 2015 Challenge Peguera champion, Sara Loehr, kept her fourth position from off the bike, and in an incredible final course completed the podium in third position.

Judith Corachan (Esp): 04:32:48

Sara Dossena (Ita): 04:35:48

Sara Loehr (Esp): 04:37:53

Challenge Peguera Mallorca concludes with great success and offering a high quality sporting event. This success, based on community support and the volunteers, consolidates the race as the most important deseasonalization sporting event for Calvia.

2015 edition

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Press note 10/18/2015.  Sara Loehr Muñoz and Filip Ospaly reign in Challenge Paguera Mallorca

A stunning day dawned in Paguera, demonstrating once again that the Mallorcan climate is unique and can enjoy outdoor sports all year around. With a calm blue sea and striking sunrise the hundreds of age group athletes joined the strong pro field Torà Beach to start the second edition of Half Challenge Mallorca Paguera.

A large crowd gathered throughout the day in Paguera hoping to enjoy a race with some of the best triathletes in Europe, including ITU star Mario Mola, (ESP) world championship runner-up, as well as the last two European mid distance champions, Giulio Molinari (UTA) (2014) and Filip Ospaly (2015). Moreover, a large representation of international age groups of international and local triathletes contributed to give color to the event.

In the men’s race, rookie Mario Mola was the first to complete the 1.9 km swim from Tora Beach in 24:03, followed closely by Pieter Heemeryck (BEL), Ospaly and Molinari.

Into the 90 km bike leg and Molinari and Mola led the competition setting a fast pace in an intense duel. The technically demanding course combined coast, mountain landscapes at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana (UNESCO’s World Heritage Area), running through traditional villages such as Capdellà, and some of the most famous resorts in Europe: Palmanova, Magaluf, El Toro an Santa Ponsa.

At the 70km mark, an untimely puncture while in second place meant local hero Mola was out of the competition. An unfortunate outcome for his debut in the middle distance. However, the two time runner-up, left with a good feeling on his immersion over this distance.

The run took place entirely in the heart of Paguera, over four laps that crossed the town’s boulevard along the promenade that joins the beaches of Palmira, Torà and Romana, with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.

The the first few km fo the run saw Molinari continuing his lead. However, he paid the price for his efforts on the bike and was taken over by Ospaly by the 8km mark and stormed to victory with a 1:17 run split in an overall time of 4:03:26. Behind him, Zamora and Fidalgo battled for second in third and in the end, local Mallorcan Fildago took second in 4:03:44 while Zamora claimed third in  4:04:29.

In the women’s race, Catherine Jameson (GBR) led much of the race, exiting the water first in 25:08 and distancing herself from the rest of her adversaries during the bike leg, securing a five minute lead coming into T2. Verena Walter (DEU) was behind her in second while Loehr and Dolça Ollè (ESP) battled for third, the former having a strong hometown advantage.

Jameson continued to dominate during the first third of the run but by the 7km mark had slipped to second wih Spanish Middle Distance Champion, Loehr taking the lead and maintaining it until her victory in 4:37:00.

Behind her, the Danish Maja Stage Nielsen (DEN) ran up from 10th to second while Walter fought to the end throughout the race, overcoming problems with her bike, to finally gain the bronze medal.

2014 edition

winner 2014 Challenge Mallorca triathlon

Press note 10/18/2014. Molinari and Hütthaler crown the first edition of Challenge Paguera-Mallorca
This Saturday 18th October, Paguera welcomed the first edition of the Challenge Paguera-Mallorca, an spectacular event that crowned Giulio Molinari and Lisa Hütthaler, earning both of them the elite’s Half Distance Triathlon European Championships titles. Two victories forged in the vicinity of the magical places that surround the town of Calvià, filling with color and excitement a splendorous day of some of the best triathlon.
Elite, Paratriathlon, Age Groups and Open races all gathered an impressive start line in an event that took place in an unforgettable setting. The elite men’s competition was in charge of opening the event, with the start set at Tora beach, with magnificent temperatures. After completing the 1,9 km swim segment,the exit was set at the nearby Romana beach leading the way to the first transition zone.

Thereafter began the spectacular cycling course. A total of 91 km of a very technical and sinuous sector that brought together all the essential elements that make this a remarkable and embracing area: coast, mountains, outstanding natural landscapes at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana (Heritage of UNESCO), cycling through traditional villages as Es Capdellà and some of the best known European resorts as the likes of Palmanova, Magaluf, El Toro or Santa Ponsa.

Italy’s Molinari came through T2 leading the race with the final 21km of the running segment left. The course took place around Paguera’s central avenues. Molinary was the first to cross the finish line with five minute lead, and thus obtained the continental title, as well as becoming the first winner of this successful first edition of Challenge Mallorca Paguera.

The second place went to Portugal’s Bruno Pais, while an impressive Gustavo Rodriguez won the bronze medal after a remarkable comeback during the cycling segment.

In the women’s race,Rahel Kueng and Helle Frederiksen where the first two triathletes out of the water. Frederiksen was the fastest one in the transition area to head out at the front at the start of cycling sector.

After completing the bike segment, during the running course Hütthaler Lisa Frederiksen maintained a tough rival throughout the initial moments of this final segment. Finally, the Austrian triathlete managed to outshine Frederiksen and clinch the victory. Frederiksen came in second place. While fellow teammate, Maja Stage Nielsen, completed the podium in third position.

Two Maiden Wins at Challenge Peguera-Mallora by Sazilla and Schär

Perfect racing conditions in the Mediterranean paradise of Mallorca welcomed the sold out field of 1,500 athletes at today’s Challenge Peguera Mallorca. It was a day of close racing and also a day of firsts with maiden wins from Michele Sarzilla (ITA) in 3:39:34 and Cathia Schär (SUI) in 4:09:09 in what was her first middle distance race.

The day started with the single lap swim, that saw a large group come out of the water together, led by Justus Töpper (GER) in 22:09 followed by Sarzilla and Leon Pauger (AUT). Sarzilla exited T1 first, followed by Janne Büttel (GER), trying to put a gap between themselves and the chasers. But by the first climb on this iconic course, all 14 men were riding in one group. Soon Rafael Lukatsch (AUT) and Carlos Olivier Vives (ESP) showed their dominance and multiple times swapped the lead while trying to put a gap between themselves and the chasers. At the start of the second lap it was suddenly all change as Damien le Mesnager (FRA) attacked on the climb, quickly creating a 300m gap between himself and the rest of the field and then further extended, flying down the technical descents at speeds of up to 70kph. He entered T2 with more than two minutes over second place Lennart Sievers (GER), who arrived with Joran Driesen (BEL), Pamphiel Pareyn (BEL) and Sarzilla. Heading out onto the run and while le Mesnager held his lead, Sarzilla, now in second, was closing. By the halfway point it was down to just 52 seconds while James Teagle (GBR), now in third, was 1:33 down. In the final kilometre, Sarzilla made his move and took his first professional win in 3:39:24, one month after his second place at Challenge Sanremo. Le Mesnager came in a close second in 3:39:37 while Teagle rounded out the podium in third in 3:41:36.

“I can’t believe it, it was an absolute surprise for me!” said Sarzilla at the finish line. “I didn’t expect to win, I paced myself pretty good on the run, slowly I caught le Mesnager but he was really strong until the end. The crowd was cheering in French, Italian, German, it was amazing!”

In the women’s race, Daisy Davies (GBR) and Lena Meißner (GER) both exited the water in 23:33 with Schär 45 seconds behind. Once out on the bike, Schär soon caught the leaders and held her position at the front of the race. The three rode together for over 60km, respecting the Challenge 20m drafting rule, before Meißner made her move, taking the lead from Schär. The three women all entered T2 within seconds of each other but a fast transition saw Schär, showing her short course pedigree, head out onto the run 10 seconds ahead of Meißner and Davies. By the end of the first lap, she had extended this to 30 seconds, while Meißner and Davies continued to run together. As the run progressed, so did Schärs lead and she crossed the finish line to take the win at her first middle distance race in 4:09:09. Meißner took second in 4:12:20 while Davies finished in third in 4:13:08.

“I didn’t know exactly what to expect but I was so excited to race this race as I had a big crash at the beginning of the year where I almost died so I am so happy to be here,” said Schär. “The last lap was hard, I had to fight a bit but I am so happy. I tried to break away on the bike but I didn’t want to over pace so took it easy and saved my energy for the run. There were so many people cheering for me, I wanted to smile along the whole course!”

Finish Line Interviews

Michele Sazilla – https://youtu.be/IDteNM0asSg

Cathia Schär – https://youtu.be/4fIq9aX2dkM

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