Mikel Ugarte and Marta Sánchez finished 13th in their respective races at the IRONMAN World Championship, held in Kailua-Kona on 10 October 2026.
All five Spanish professionals finished. Ugarte led the Spanish men in 8:04:04, ahead of Jordi Montraveta and Antonio Benito. In the women’s race, Marta Sánchez recorded 9:10:25, while Lara Hernández-Tomé placed 28th.
From the Mogán podium to Kona
Ugarte made his mark at Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria in April 2024, finishing third behind Iestyn Harrett and Kristian Høgenhaug. His podium appearance at Anfi del Mar gives Canary Islands fans a familiar connection to his career.
Vincent Luis and Taylor Knibb take the titles
Vincent Luis won in 7:47:27, with Gustav Iden and Matthew Marquardt completing the podium. Taylor Knibb took the women’s title in 8:36:29, ahead of Laura Philipp and Julie Derron.
Spanish professional results
| Athlete | Position in respective race | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mikel Ugarte | 13th | 8:04:04 |
| Jordi Montraveta | 18th | 8:11:52 |
| Antonio Benito | 39th | 8:51:18 |
| Marta Sánchez | 13th | 9:10:25 |
| Lara Hernández-Tomé | 28th | 9:44:28 |