31st edition of the global race walking team championships — first ever held in South America.
World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasília 2026 features an elite field rated 94/100, with María Pérez 🇪🇸 emerging as the clear frontrunner at 38.0% win probability. With a projected finish of 1:25:42 (20km)–N/A, this could be a statement performance. Brian Daniel Pintado trails at 22.0% and will need a tactical masterclass to contend.
Watch for the head-to-head between María Pérez and Brian Daniel Pintado — our model has them separated by only 16.0 points. Evan Dunfee 🇨🇦 (16.0%) adds a wildcard element. Course knowledge and pacing strategy will be decisive in the closing stages.
Conditions of Check race day at - are near-ideal for endurance performance. - may factor into pacing strategy, particularly in the second half. No major weather-related disruptions expected.
María Pérez to win. Projected finish: 1:25:42 (20km)–N/A. With 5 days to go, barring injury, this looks like a strong favorite performance.
Course record: Various. With field strength at 94/100, the record is within striking distance. Brasília hosts this 20km / Marathon Walk event.
Elite field to be announced.