Emilio Martíny María Pujol wins the Duathlon of Seville

The current world runner-up wins the race for the third consecutive year

The bets pointed to the first test of the Europa FM Circuit this year 2014, the IV López de Castro abogados - Duathlon of Seville it was going to be a heads-up between Emilio Martín y Sergio Lorenzo, and so it has been. The two Andalusians were favorites to take the victory, not in vain were Top 5 in the last World Cup. Finally, the triumph has been for the Huelva, who adds step his third consecutive title in this test.

Both led the test from the beginning and finished the first race segment on foot occupying the first two places. On the bicycle they did nothing but strengthen and increase that advantage. The work of Martín and Lorenzo was perfect understanding to perfection, and the distance on the peloton was increasing. From the bike they went down together to face the final part of the route on foot, in which the victory would be played. There, the runner-up of the world, with a long experience in athletics, proved to be faster and soon picked up his rival. The goal arrived Emilio Martín (CD Triathlon Huelva) with 7 seconds ahead Sergio Lorenzo (ADS-Bikila). The podium completed Ignacio González (Irontriath), who reached 40 seconds of the winner, leading the chasing group.

In the women María Pujol has returned with victory to the high competition, taking off the nailed thorn she had from last year, when an inopportune puncture forced her to retire. The Sevillian won in front of her countrymen with solvency, taking almost a minute and a half to the second classified Natalia Fischer. Monica Ortiz He has completed the podium.

On the other hand, highlight the important popular participation that the Duathlon of Seville has had, with 700 registered that, together with the large number of public attending the Parque del Alamillo, have made this event a great celebration of Sport.