María Pérez and María Vicente compete in the women's division of the Spanish Championships tourney
The Spanish Athletics Championships, broadcast live on Teledeporte and Play, saw a host of impressive performances over the weekend. The grand finale of the championships took place this Sunday, with top athletes competing for national glory.
One of the standout performances came from Marta Garcia, who defended her national title in the 5000m race. Garcia won decisively with a championship record time of 14:59.23, securing her fourth consecutive national title. This feat has not been achieved in Spanish athletics since 2001.
Mohamed Attaoui also defended his national title, winning the 800m title for the second consecutive year. Attaoui finished in 1:46.22, establishing himself as one of Spain's leading middle-distance runners.
Other notable performances include Frederik Ruppert and Olivia Gürth, who won silver medals in the 3000m steeplechase, and Florian Bremm, who took silver in the 5000m with a time of 13:50.42.
In the track events, the women's 400m saw the 'Golden bubbles' of the Spanish relay history competing against each other. Paula Sevilla emerged victorious, while Daniela Fra watched closely from fourth place. Markel Fernández and David García took second and third place, respectively, in the men's 400m, with Bernat Erra crossing the line first.
The field events also produced some exciting results. Hector Santos won the women's long jump with a jump of 8.09 meters, while Jaime Guerra finished second with a jump of 8.08 meters. Eusebio Caceres took the bronze with a jump of 8.04 meters. In the men's long jump, Hector Santos became the Spanish long jump champion for the first time.
The heptathlon event was won by Maria Vicente, who also set a new championship record in the 200m with a time of 23.86 seconds. Vicente's victory flirted with the Spanish record, but it does not guarantee her presence in the Tokyo Worlds. Sofia Cosculluela and Andrea Medina completed the podium.
The hammer throw was another event that produced exciting results. Laura Redondo claimed her seventh title, while Natalia Sánchez and Andrea Sales rounded out the podium. Kevin Arreaga retained the Spanish championship title in the hammer throw with a final throw of 70.89m.
In the multi-event decathlon, Jorge Ureña emerged victorious, with Andreu Boix finishing as runner-up. Pol Ferrer took bronze. Abdessamad Oukhelfen finished with silver in the men's 5000m, while Thierry Ndikumwenayo won the event. Eduardo Menacho secured bronze in the men's 5000m.
The young athlete Ana Estrella de Leon, aged 17, secured the national gold in the triple jump with a personal best jump of 13.70 meters. Lester Lescay had five fouls in the women's long jump, resulting in him missing the podium.
Spanish athletes Mohamed Attaoui and Marta Garcia are also set to represent Spain in upcoming international competitions such as the World Championships in Tokyo, highlighting their prominence in national athletics. The championships provided a glimpse into the future of Spanish athletics, with the young talent Ana Estrella de Leon setting a new standard in the triple jump.
The average performance among the athletes during the Spanish Athletics Championships was exceptional, as shown by the numerous impressive performances and national title defenses. Marta Garcia and Mohamed Attaoui, for instance, defended their titles in the 5000m and 800m respectively, further solidifying their standings in Spanish sports. On the other hand, the young athlete Ana Estrella de Leon made a name for herself in the triple jump event, setting a new standard for younger athletes in Spanish sports.
