Tomorrow swimming can be cut in the LD World Championship. Pablo Dapena: "Those of us who are good swimmers, like Javi or me, will be harmed"

Tomorrow from the 8AM is the last of the 2019 ITU Pontevedra Multisport World Championships, the MLong Distance Triathlon, which will be one of the most competitive in history because of the level of athletes that will be at the start. The controversy has jumped because the swimming sector could be cut by the temperature.

 In the elite male category, the names of the Galicians stand out Javier Gómez Noya, 8 times champion of the world in several disciplines and distances, and the current champion of the world of Long Distance Pablo Dapena. They are the two big favorites to the final victory, although they have shown their concern if, finally, tomorrow the judges decide to cut back the swimming

 Tomorrow before the test, the judges will decide whether or not to trim the 3.000 meters to 1.500 by the temperature (the average between the water temperature and the ambient temperature must be at least 14ºC).

Where will the test be seen live?

 In the professionals press conference held today, Pablo Dapena I commented: "Those of us who are good swimmers, like Javi or me, will be hurt if swimming is cut because we can lose up to 3 minutes ahead of those who swim worse but are good cyclists, and can be key",

 Javier Gómez Noya He said "This World Cup is going to be harder, because the route has many steep slopes, both by bike and even the race on foot. How each one handles nutrition during the test will be key.

I have the illusion of being able to compete at home, in front of my family and friends, but the preparation has not been ideal, I come from a very long trip - Bermuda - a few days ago, and my training sessions are not focused on this distance specifically, but I'm going to fight and be as high as possible", 

 Saleta Castro "I arrive in a good state of form, and this is my main objective of the season. I have prepared it with great enthusiasm and running a World Cup at home, in my city, is something that will not happen again. I do not know in what position I can be, but I do know that I will fight to the fullest "

 Gurutze Frades "I wish we could already know if swimming is shortened or not to avoid uncertainty. I get to the competition well, but the level is very high and it will be very difficult to fight for each position

 In the female category the Galician Saleta Castro and Gurutze Frades, together with Anna Noguera, María Pujol and Judith Corachán, make up the most powerful team with the highest representation at the start

The departure is scheduled for the 8AM, and the Closing Ceremony of these Multisport World Championships in Pontevedra 2019 will be from the 22h in the Plaza de España, with a concert by Dr. Queen and performances and awards.