Emilio Martin in the fight again
Huelva Emilio Martín, 42 years old, is once again going through one of the hardest moments of his sporting and personal life.
After overcoming bile duct cancer in 2023, she has now announced on social media that the disease has returned.
This time, according to his own words, the approach will be different: first attack it with treatments and then try surgery again.
A national idol eager to move forward
National Duathlon Champion, double world champion and European champion, Emilio Martín became an obligatory reference within the duathlon.
His farewell to top competition came at the European Duathlon Championship in Bilbao in September 2022, where he finished sixth in the men's elite event.
That day, he was carried in the air by his teammates, an image that remained marked as his supposed professional farewell. However, a few months later, he faced the toughest test: a cancer diagnosis.
The words he shared on social media
Through your Instagram account, Emilio Martín He explained that the disease has reappeared and that, this time, the therapeutic process will be different.
He admitted that he was not sure whether to make the news public, but he finally decided to do so in order to avoid rumors and keep people informed.
The Huelva native thanked the support he has been receiving and, above all, asked for understanding, both for himself and his family, at a time when it is not always desirable to talk about the subject.
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"Yes, I have to fight this damn disease again.
Cancer has returned. This time it will be dealt with differently. It must be attacked first and then an operation can be attempted…”
These were some of his words, making it clear that his spirit, strength and desire to continue fighting remain intact.
The sporting career that made him famous
Emilio Martín He not only stood out for his international successes in duathlon (with a total of thirteen medals), but also for his ability to reinvent himself in sport.
After overcoming the first round of surgery and chemotherapy, she resumed training and tried new disciplines, such as Hyrox, the demanding fitness modality in which she even made her debut in the PRO category.
Just a few days ago, he ran the Seville Half Marathon in 1 hour and 10 minutes, a spectacular achievement for someone who had just undergone such a complex recovery.
New plans, same fighting spirit
Currently, with the relapse confirmed, Emilio Martín He seems focused on his recovery. As he himself says, he prefers to dedicate his time and energy to getting through this new stage rather than answering every question he receives. His case has become an example for other athletes who are going through complicated health situations.
The Huelva native demonstrates, once again, that mental strength and community support are essential.
If one thing is clear, it is that, with the poise that he has always shown, Emilio Martín has become an example of courage inside and outside of sport.
We hope to see him soon accomplishing any challenge he sets himself. For now, all our support is directed towards him and his family in this second battle.
Strength, Emilio!
