Banyoles, ready to host the European Triathlon Youth Championship and Sub23

In the male Sub23 test will be six Spaniards, including David Castro himself, Nan Oliveras, Antonio Serrat, Genuis Grau, Antonio Benito and Jordi García Gracia. While in the women's competition Anna Godoy, Melina Alonso, Laura Gomez, Xisca Tous, Camila Alonso and Ana Flaquer will be our flag-bearers.

Yesterday afternoon the press conference to present the European Youth Triathlon Championship and Sub 23, along with tests of popular character and promotion at the same time as the dispute of a qualifier for the Spanish Triathlon Championship, which will take place next weekend in Banyoles. For the fifth consecutive year, the town of Girona once again hosts a competition of the highest level.

Jordi Congost, the first deputy mayor and sports councilor of Banyoles, stated that "Banyoles has the optimum conditions to be a European triathlon benchmark". In turn, he also took the opportunity to highlight and thank the commitment of the more than 200 volunteers.

For his part José Hidalgo, president of the Spanish Triathlon Federation, wanted to "highlight the uniqueness of Banyoles, is an icon of the continental triathlon", stressing that the city is a "point of reference in the triathlon" and emphasizing that " it's a special triathlon, because of the involvement in the organization of the whole city. "

The president of the Catalan Federation, Jesús Andreu, highlighted the long tradition of Banyoles in the organization of triathlons and thanked all the parties for the commitment to hold high level competitions in the city.

While Jorge Garcia, director of competitions of the FETRI, remarked the privileged place where these championships will take place, which "combines a great scenario for both the athletes and the spectators". In addition, he also noted that "Banyoles has managed to position itself in a prominent place at European level"

Also, the event was also attended by some of the triathletes who will be present at the starting line of this weekend's events.

For David Castro, third in the Antalya 2014 World Cup and duathlon champion Sub23, stated that "running here in Banyoles is a plus of motivation". On the other hand, Anna Godoy (Silver medal in the Triathlon European Cup of Melilla) confirmed his good form this season and commented that he wants to "make a good role in my last Sub23 and please the public and my family". Godoy said that the most important segment of this event is swimming and being able to compete close to the public ".

For Nan Oliveras, winner a short week ago of the bronze in the Sprint Triathlon European Cup of Châteauroux, The circuit is well known as he is used to training in the area. Olot triathlete recognized that Banyoles is a "perfect location to train" and warned that it arrives "with much desire and enthusiasm."

In the men's U23 test, six Spaniards will start, including David Castro himself, Nan Oliveras, Antonio Serrat, Genis Grau, Antonio Benito and Jordi García Gracia. While in the women's competition Anna Godoy, Melina Alonso, Laura Gómez, Xisca Tous, Camila Alonso and Ana Flaquer will be our standard bearers.

The following day will be held the relay championships that will be played over distance supersprint, with the participation of our Youth Ana Carvajal, Lucía Salafranca, Sharon García, Iria Rodríguez, Inés Santiago and Andrea Fernández. While Alberto Gonzalez, Javier Lluch, Jesus del Val, Romaric Forques, Marcos Ruiz and Javier Romo will be our representatives in the men's event. Next, the mixed relay competition Sub23 will take place, in which Spain will also have several teams.