The 2025 World Aquatics Open Water World Cup in Ibiza was a spectacle of strategy, speed, and surprises. With the debut of the 3km Knockout Sprint and unexpected podium finishes, the Mediterranean waters set the stage for a thrilling competition.
This week on Black Line Fever, Alice Dearing and I dissect the races, offering insights into the tactics and performances that defined the event. Thanks to detailed lap split data provided by the Brazilian Sporting Club, we delve deeper into how the races unfolded lap by lap.
In This Episode:
🏊‍♀️ Women's 10km: Angela MartĂnez's triumphant home victory, Celine Rieder's impressive chase, and ViktĂłria Mihályvári-Farkas's strategic moves.
🏊‍♂️ Men's 10km: A surprising Italian sweep with Andrea Filadelli, Dario Verani, and Giuseppe Ilario leading the charge.
⚡ 3km Knockout Sprint: Lea Boy and Oliver Klemet showcase their sprinting prowess in the inaugural event.
đź“Š Lap Split Analysis: A detailed breakdown of each lap's dynamics, highlighting how the races evolved. Check out all the stats here https://open-water-charts.github.io/oo/oo-ibiza-m-10k.html & https://open-water-charts.github.io/oo/oo-ibiza-w-10k.html
đź”® Looking Ahead: What these results mean for the upcoming races in SetĂşbal and the World Championships.
🎧 Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Ibiza races, enriched by exclusive data insights.
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