31/08/2026
🇧🇷 DOUBLE BRAZILIAN TRIUMPH AT CHALLENGE FORTALEZA! 🇧🇷
What a race day in Fortaleza! Fernando Toldi and Mikelle Coelho delivered spectacular home victories at Challenge Fortaleza, battling tough crosswinds and scorching heat to claim elite titles in front of thousands of athletes and fans. 🏆🔥
Men's Race:
Fernando Toldi (BRA) took the win in 3:52:58, overcoming an early deficit to surge ahead on the run. Alexandre Nobre (POR) finished second (3:57:54), with Diogo Villarinho (BRA) rounding out the podium in 4:02:26 after a strong final kick.
Women's Race:
Mikelle Coelho (BRA) earned her first professional victory in 4:36:38, erasing a four-minute swim gap to build a commanding bike lead and hold off Spain's Ana Maria Santiso Prado (4:42:05). Elizabeth Nyitray (USA) completed the podium in 5:16:54.
The event was part of Fortaleza's 300th anniversary celebrations, bringing together pro and age-group athletes for racing along the city's stunning coastline. 🌊🚴♂️🏃♀️
💬 Who's your pick to watch in the next Challenge Family race? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
🔗 Full results: https://resultados.runking.com.br/chronomax/challenge-fortaleza-2026?modality=&modalityStart=ELITE&genderStart=F
🔗 Race recap: https://www.endurancesportswire.com/double-brazilian-victories-at-challenge-fortaleza/
Challenge Family Challenge Brasil