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The XIV Indoor Triathlon 'Ciudad de Torremolinos' held with great success

More than 250 triathletes reached the finish line in the XIV Indoor Triathlon 'Ciudad de Torremolinos' that was held last Sunday, December 11, in the 'Virgen del Carmen I' indoor Olympic Pool.

The wind, the protagonist of this year, could not overshadow the magnificent participation of this XIV edition of the longest-running Indoor Triathlon in the world. calendar national and the one that all triathletes are anxiously awaiting, since given the dates and the absence of competition, it is expected by everyone to do their winter tests.

In addition, this year an additional line has been set up in the pits, which has made it possible to increase the number of participants to 300 athletes. Even so, the organization had to close registration three weeks in advance due to the massive demand for applications to participate in this test.

 

Likewise, the test is also highly appreciated among the participants for its magnificent route, with a first water transition in an indoor pool, a second bike transition in a 'Circuit closed to traffic' and a third transition that runs on foot through the pine forests of Torremolinos, which makes this triathlon one of the most beautiful and comfortable for the participant of those held in our province.

On the other hand, the coordination of the Local Police, Civil Protection and Volunteer forces made possible an exhaustive control of the three areas of the circuit that makes up the triathlon, 300 meters of swimming, 10 kilometers in bike and 2 kilometres of running. Finally, numerous athletes and members of the Civil Guard sent their congratulations to the organisers, a fact that makes the Municipal Sports Council of the Torremolinos Town Hall face future editions of this event with even more enthusiasm and excitement.

In reference to participation, the members of AQUASLAVA Servicón stand out, who have taken the podium of the general classification led by Bruno Raso Moreno (sub23), second Iván Tejero Vazquez (Elite) and third Victoriano Raso Moreno (Elite) with only 6″ of difference between them.

In the Women's classification, Patricia Bueno Pérez (U23), Belén Donoso Pérez (Elite) and Raquel García Rojas (Cadet) made up the women's podium, highlighting the performance of Raquel, a cadet category athlete with a magnificent projection.

Source: andaluciainformacion.es

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