Ironman 70.3 Pucon saw Chilean athletes Diego Moya and Cecilia Pérez take dominant home victories, kicking off the 2026 season on January 11th, with Moya winning the men's race in 3:42:07 and Pérez leading the women's field, showcasing strong performances amidst challenging swim conditions and hilly terrain, with Moya building big leads on the bike and run against tough competition like Luciano Taccone and Cenzino Lebot.
Men's Race Highlights: Winner, Diego Moya (Chile) (3:42:07). Moya controlled the swim with Vicente Trewhela and Lebot, then decisively pulled away on the run after a strong bike. Podium places went to Luciano Taccone (Argentina) (2nd), Martin Baeza (Chile) (3rd).
Women's Race Highlights: Winner, Cecilia Pérez (Chile). Pérez demonstrated she was the strongest from the start, securing a decisive victory.
Race Conditions & Course: Beautiful but Tough: The course is known for its stunning scenery but also its challenging rolling hills and demanding run. The swim segment featured choppy waters and low visibility, testing athletes early on.
- MALE PRO:
- 1 Diego Moya CHL 3:42:07
- 2 Luciano Taccone ARG +8:47
- 3 Martin Baeza CHL +10:53
- 4 Cenzino Lebot FRA +12:42
- 5 Justin Metzler USA +13:33
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- FEMALE PRO:
- 1 Cecilia Perez MEX 4:22:39
- 2 Romina Biagioli ARG +6:32
- 3 Francisca Garrido CHL +6:42
- 4 Macarena Salazar CHL +8:14
- 5 Léa Riccoboni FRA +11:10