Noya, champion of the Premium European Cup of Triathlon
Javier Gómez Noya, current leader of the World Triathlon Ranking, has shown himself today as a “thoroughbred” triathlete, achieving first place on the podium in the European Premium Triathlon Cup, after an excellent race on foot.
The Frenchman Etienne Diemunsch tried to catch up with Gómez Noya during practically the entire last segment, but it was not possible since Noya was making the difference meter by meter and despite the fact that Diemunsch is an excellent runner, he was not able to catch up with him, thus settling for the second position. Aaron Harris entered the finish line in third place.
Jose Miguel Pérez fought until the last stride, however he had to settle for fourth place by a few tenths of a second. In the Top 10 we could also count on the presence of Mario Mola, which entered in 8th position.
The swimming segment was led entirely by Slovakian Richard Varga, and in second position Javier Gómez NoyaA second group was a few meters behind them. They maintained their positions throughout the cycling segment, but were eventually caught by the second group, led by Spaniard Mario Mola. Once the run began, on the very first lap, the Spaniard and current world number one, Gómez Noya, as if the kilometers hadn't taken their toll, made his mark and took the top spot on the podium. “The two laps we did alone on the bike and the heat slowed me down a bit, but I felt good on the run. I'm happy to compete here and achieve this position, however, my goal is London, where I'll face the toughest competition.” The Galician triathlete also expressed his gratitude to the city and the organizers of the event.
The Mayor of the town, during the event, also had some words of gratitude for all the national and international triathletes who have come to Banyoles to participate in this Premium European Cup “It is a spectacle to be able to see a competition of this caliber, We are proud to be able to host it. Everything is going perfectly, we would like to be able to host more international events in our town. It is also an honor to be able to count here with the presence of the president of the Spanish Federation and the President of the European Triathlon Federation”
Abuin Ares, Uxio, 13, Antón Ruanova, 15, Fernando Alarza, 18, Jariel Naranjo, 21, Vicente Hernández, 23, Francisco Fernández-Cortés, 26, Ricardo Hernández Marrero, 29, Pedro Miguel Reig, 35, Albert Parreno, 37, Albert Moreno, 39, Daniel Rodríguez, 47. Miguel Ángel Fidalgo and local triathlete Pau Castellvell withdrew from the race.
TOP 10 OF THE TEST
1 Gomez, Javier ESP 1:45:50
2 Diemunsch, Etienne FRA 1:46:29
3 Harris, Aaron GBR 1:47:07
4 Perez, Jose Miguel ESP 1:47:08
5 Bishop, Thomas GBR 1:47:11
6 Leckie, Todd GBR 1:47:38
7 Kerr, Peter 1:47:41
8 Croes, Peter 1:47:42
9 Cool, Mario ESP 1:47:50
10 Naranjo Vichot, Jorge 1:47:56
REST OF SPANISH:
13 Abuin Ares, Uxio) 1:48:00
15 Ruanova, Anton ESP 1:48:02
18 Alarza, Fernando ESP 1:48:11
21 Naranjo, Jariel ESP 1:48:55
23 Hernandez, Vicente ESP 1:49:31
26 Fernandez, Francisco ESP 1:49:43
29 Hernandez, Ricardo ESP 1:50:17
35 Reig, Pedro Miguel ESP 1:50:53
37 Parreno, Albert ESP 1:51:06
39 Moreno Molins, Albert ESP 1:51:30
47 Rodriguez, Daniel ESP 1:55:50
DNF 10 Fidalgo, Miguel Angel ESP
DNS 62 CAstellvell, Pau ESP
All results: http://www.triathlon.org/results/results/2011_banolas_itu_triathlon_european_cup/6039/
