Manuela García Caparrós

Manuela qualifies via AVG: 1:01:11 and races like she’s allergic to waiting. She’s aggressive on the run, sharp on transitions, and always looks like she wants the race to feel uncomfortable for everyone else.

Phoenix storyline: attack mode. Her best route to a big result is making the first half honest — forcing the field to pay for hesitation. If Manuela hits her stations clean, she can pressure athletes who rely on steady pacing because she’s more willing to spike intensity. In a Major, that can either win you a podium or blow you up spectacularly — and that’s what makes her compelling. If you want an athlete who changes the shape of the race, it’s Manuela.