Verena Steinhauser was running at the front. © @worldtriathlon @tzaferes

Steinhauser is close to the top 10 in Paraguay

Verena Steinhauser put in a good performance at the World Cup in Asunción. The South Tyrolean finished eleventh in Paraguay, narrowly missing out on a top-ten finish.

August 09, 2026

From: do

Steinhauser crossed the finish line in 1 hour, 57 minutes, and 59 seconds, 1 minute and 55 seconds behind winner Danielle Orie. The American secured the top spot on the podium in 1 hour, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds. Behind Orie, Angelica Prestia and Beatrice Mallozzi delivered a strong Italian performance. Prestia missed the victory by just eight seconds, while Mallozzi finished third, 17 seconds behind. Asia Mercatelli also finished well, placing sixth.

Steinhauser also remained within striking distance of the top ten for a long time. In the end, the South Tyrolean was only five seconds behind Ireland's Hollie Elliott, who finished tenth. Her eleventh-place finish still earned her another good World Cup result.