The North finally wins the duel of the capital in the Skechers Performance North Vs. South

21 June, 2017Updated on December 13, 2023

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The 'Skechers Performance North Vs. South' returned to the capital last June's 18 to make history.

With the mythical Martin Fiz at the head and under the rigors of intense heat, the North team was made for the first time with the victory in the Skechers Performance North Vs. South, in which the South, which on this occasion was headed by Raquel Gómez, had eight consecutive editions imposing its law.

Since its inception, eight seasons ago, the spirit of the 'Skechers Performance North Vs. South' has tried to convert all the runners of Madrid, whatever their level, into real champions. With this intention as a distinctive sign, this race of 10 kilometers It was held again last Sunday 18 in June, with a historic result for the team of the North, captained by Martin Fiz, who, for the first time managed to take victory in this spectacular challenge, leaving behind eight consecutive editions of 'southern tyranny' .

Enduring an improper heat of this height of the year, more than 8.500 runners gathered at the Plaza de Lima, stage of the starting gun of the Skechers Performance North Vs. South, which premiered a renewed 10K course approved by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation. The Puerta de Alcalá, the Cibeles and the Paseo del Prado, in the final part of the route, served as a backdrop for the last strides of the corridors towards glory.

If there were doubts about the favorable profile of this circuit without equal, very fast and adapted to the demands of the RFEA, last Sunday they were all dissipated. José España flew over Madrid's asphalt and recorded a spectacular finish time: 30: 20. He imposed himself with some slackness Alejandro Jimenez (30: 52) and Enrique Meneses (31: 22), who accompanied the Madrid athlete on the podium. The champion of the last edition, Javier Martínez, had to settle for fifth place, while the legendary Martin Fiz showed that he still has a lot to give in his legs despite his 54 years, and reached the finish line in 13º (33) : 16), a feat that can only be described as spectacular!

In the female category, raquel gomez He demonstrated the great state of form that crosses and that has led him to be international with the Spanish National Team in the European Cup of 10.000 meters held last week. With a time in goal of 35: 20, the athlete of Don Benito confirmed the double of the athletes Skechers in his career and the South team, which took both individual triumphs. María Lorenzo (36: 53) and Rebecca Garcia (37: 00) completed the podium.

First victory of the North

However, the great winners of this morning of running full of good atmosphere were the team members #GOrunNorte Captained by the illustrious Martín Fiz, the northerners rose with the expected final triumph, the one that resisted and finally could taste on the Paseo del Prado. With an average time of 50: 10, the North was able to adapt better to the harsh heat and won with great solvency to the South, which marked 52: 13 in goal. A convincing victory to inaugurate his record in the event!

Once the race was celebrated, it was time for the celebrations at the Fuente de Apolo. With Martin Fiz haranguing his team, runners of all levels, with different goals of time in goal, joined this special moment for a photo that will remain for posterity: finally, the North had won and has a whole year to prepare the defense of its title, which will be the tenth edition of the classic race Skechers Performance North Vs. South. This year it is the North that rules the capital! For its part, and showing the friendly competitive spirit that has always surrounded the race, the South promised revenge and was determined to maintain its dominance in this healthy pique among runners.

Classifications Skechers Performance North vs South

Male Absolute