Pietra Meneghini Reviews Season, Eyes Floripa Podium
After podium finishes in Curitiba and Rio, the triathlete aims to end the year on a high before shifting focus to cycling at JASC.
In an interview with Stemma Sports, Pietra Meneghini reflected on her 2026 triathlon season and looked ahead to the final stretch of the year. Following podium finishes at Ironman 70.3 Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, she aims to cap off her cycle in Florianópolis.
After securing impressive results across the national circuit, Pietra Meneghini heads into Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis aiming to close out her triathlon calendar in style. In an interview with Stemma Sports, the athlete reflected on recent months and outlined her goals for the final stretch of the competitive season.
Consistency and Progress on the National Circuit
Pietra's recent record on the circuit highlights her consistent presence among top contenders. After earning top-three podium spots in Brasília and Aracaju the previous year, the triathlete maintained that momentum with back-to-back podium finishes at the Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro events this season. In Florianópolis, her goal is to take another step forward and deliver her best performance of the year.
Her physical preparation continues to build on the aerobic base developed for the World Championship in Nice. According to the triathlete, uninterrupted training allowed her to sustain a high competitive pace heading into the Santa Catarina event, viewing the race as the ideal conclusion to her year across all three disciplines.
Transition to Cycling at the Jogos Abertos
While Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis marks her official farewell to triathlon for the year, Pietra's sporting calendar still holds one more competitive event. The athlete confirmed her participation in the Jogos Abertos de Santa Catarina (JASC), a traditional regional event she jokingly refers to as the 'World Championship of Santa Catarina.'
Her participation in JASC, however, will be dedicated exclusively to cycling events. To prepare, her training routine will undergo specific adjustments throughout the month, placing a strong emphasis on pure time trialing—a discipline with distinct technical and physiological demands compared to the cycling leg in a triathlon.