Ceuta will host the penultimate European Triathlon Cup of the 2024 season
Ceuta is preparing to host the penultimate European Triathlon Cup of the 2024 season on October 6.
This event will bring together elite triathletes from around the world, consolidating Ceuta's reputation as a key destination on the international sports scene.
3 consecutive years hosting an international test
The continental triathlon returns to Ceuta for the third consecutive time, surpassing the participation of more than twenty countries in previous editions.
Last year, the French Beatrice Mallozzi took victory in the European Triathlon Cup, closely followed by the Spanish Cecilia Santamaría.
In the men's category, the French Antoine duval He won with a time of 54:37, followed by the Portuguese Joao Nuno Batista and the also french Boris Pierre. Nan Oliveras He achieved an outstanding fourth position after an impressive comeback in the foot race.
This year, the event will be the penultimate on the calendar, closing later in Alanya, Turkey, and preceding the Grand Final of the World Series and the Triathlon World Championship in Torremolinos.
Parallel Competitions and Youth Promotion
In addition to the European Cup, Ceuta will host a qualifying event for the National Triathlon Ranking.
On Saturday, October 5, the Pho3nix Kids Triathlon Series will also be held Javier Gómez Noya, offering the youngest the opportunity to participate in a complete triathlon, taking advantage of the infrastructure intended for official swimming and cycling recognitions.
Institutional Support and Economic Benefits
The presentation of the event included the participation of Sergio Aguilera, General Director of Sports of Ceuta; Araceli Garcia, Manager of the Ceutí Sports Institute; and Jorge Garcia, Director of Competitions of the Spanish Triathlon Federation.
Sergio Aguilera highlighted the importance of the European Triathlon Cup, describing it as one of the most prestigious events organized in Ceuta. He pointed out the positive impact on the local economy, with the arrival of athletes, technicians, family members and companions.
For its part, Jorge Garcia expressed his gratitude to Ceuta and the institutions for their unconditional support for the event. He highlighted the good moment of triathlon after the Olympic Games, where the Spanish Alberto González He obtained an Olympic diploma with his eighth place.
García mentioned that the proximity of the event to the World Cup Grand Final in Torremolinos will attract outstanding athletes, further raising the level of competition in Ceuta.
