Spain wins 4 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Triathlon
Dani Molina y Susana Rodríguez They conquer gold, Martha French debuts at the Games with silver and Nil Riduavets adds bronze. A day for the history of Spanish Paralympic Triathlon!
Paris has witnessed an unforgettable day for Spanish triathletes at the Paralympic Games. Four medals, two gold, one silver and one bronze, have crowned the performance of our athletes, confirming the excellent moment that Paralympic Triathlon is experiencing in Spain.
A day later than planned, due to the postponement of the event due to the poor quality of the water in the Seine for swimming, the triathletes were able to compete in an incomparable setting in the centre of Paris.
Dani Molina once again demonstrated his supremacy in the PTS3 category, a crushing victory that consolidates him as the best in the world!
Susana Rodríguez, The Galician who has revolutionized the Paralympic Triathlon, won the gold medal in the PTVI category, along with her guide Sara Pérez. The pair produced an impeccable race, demonstrating their synchronisation and leaving their rivals more than two minutes behind.
For Susana, with a visual acuity of 5% in one eye and 7% in the other as a result of albinism, this is her second gold at the Paralympic Games after the one she won three years ago in Tokyo 2020 with Sara Loehr.
Marta French, A Paralympic Games debutant, she took silver in the PTS4 category. The Madrid native demonstrated a great ability to adapt to the pressure of competition, finishing the event with an exceptional time.
Nil Riduavets, Another of the competition's debutants, he won a bronze medal in the PTS4 category. The Balearic athlete, who has recently joined the Paralympic Triathlon, has demonstrated an innate talent for the discipline, positioning himself as a promise for the future.
After spending some time away from the world of sport, in 2022 he managed to overcome his fears and decided to take part in the Paralympic Triathlon World Cup in A Coruña, where he achieved first place and regained the desire to compete at the highest level.
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In addition to the medals, other Spanish triathletes achieved Paralympic diplomas: Eva Moral (4th in PTWC), Andrea Miguelez (5rd in PTS5), Lionel Morales (6rd in PTS2), Diego Lardon (7rd in PTS3), Jairo Ruiz (9rd in PTS5), Jota Serrano (9nd in PTVI), Alex Sanchez Palomero (10th in PTS4) and Rakel Mateo (10th in PTS2).
The fall of Héctor Catalá and your guide Carlos Oliver, which prevented them from competing for medals, was a tense moment during the competition. We wish them a speedy recovery.
The performance of the Spanish triathletes in Paris has been historic, demonstrating the great talent that exists in our country