Pello Osoro and Ainhoa Murua triumph in the Santander City Triathlon MD
El Santander City Triathlon celebrated a new successful edition, with more than 550 triathletes competing in the middle and Olympic distance events, both of which count towards the National MD and LD Triathlon Ranking of the Spanish Triathlon Federation.
The test was won by Ainhoa Murúa y Pello Osoro in the middle distance, while in the Olympic distance they stood out Javier Gómez Noya y Martha Bourbon.
Victory for Ainhoa Murúa and Pello Osoro in the Middle Distance
Ainhoa Murúa He stood out again in Santander, achieving victory with a time of 04:07:53, five years after his last triumph in this city.
Murúa dominated the race, easily beating high-level competitors such as Helene Alberdi, winner of the 2022 European Middle Distance Triathlon Championship, who finished second with a time of 04:13:48. The podium was completed by Yaiza Saiz, who came in third place with a time of 04:21:12.
Top 10 female middle distance
| Job title | Athlete | Club | Final time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AINHOA MURUA ZUBIZARRETA | INDEPENDENT | 04:07:53 |
| 2 | HELENE ALBERDI SOLOLUCE | INDEPENDENT | 04:13:48 |
| 3 | YAIZA SAIZ SERRANO | INDEPENDENT | 04:21:12 |
| 4 | AITZIBER URKIOLA ZENDOIA | Peñota Dental Triathlon Team | 04:37:06 |
| 5 | Jessica Lopez Viejo | CLUB TRIATHLON OVIEDO | 04:47:21 |
| 6 | ANA CAMINO LACARTE | INDEPENDENT | 04:47:44 |
| 7 | Elizabeth Nytray | ROC Multisport | 04:52:31 |
| 8 | Maria Pilar Sebastian Castellanos | BIKES PINE TRITOLEDO | 04:56:24 |
| 9 | LETICIA MENENDEZ LOPEZ | TRIATLON CARABANCHEL | 05:30:31 |
| 10 | BEATRÍZ FERNANDEZ | TRIATLON SANTANDER | 05:33:41 |
For its part, Pello Osoro He shone again in the Cantabrian capital with an impressive time of 03:39:25, repeating the success he had a week earlier at the Bilbao Triathlon. Jaime Left He took second place with a time of 03:44:03, followed by Gonzalo Garvey from CT Benalmádena, who completed the podium in 03:46:30.
Top 10 men's middle distance
| Job title | Athlete | Club | Final time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PELLO OSORO GUTIERREZ | INDEPENDENT | 03:39:25 |
| 2 | JAIME LEFT ALCAZAR | INDEPENDENT | 03:44:03 |
| 3 | GONZALO GARVEY | CT Benalmadena | 03:46:30 |
| 4 | RAMIR MARQUES FAS | CEA BETERA | 03:51:16 |
| 5 | Oscar Gonzalez Dorado | Albacete Triathlon Club RES | 03:54:06 |
| 6 | Carlos Aznar | Triboost | 03:56:03 |
| 7 | TXOMIN OSORO GUTIERREZ | INDEPENDENT | 03:59:10 |
| 8 | Francisco Ruiz Romero | CD Triathlon Forgers Ciudad Real | 04:02:06 |
| 9 | JON ANDER URIBARRI ORMAZA | SALTOKI TRIKIDEAK | 04:02:29 |
| 10 | Alex Arrieta Quintana | Azkoitri | 04:03:51 |
In the Olympic distance event, the five-time world champion and Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, Javier Gómez Noya, won in Santander for the third consecutive time, reaffirming its dominance in this city.
Gómez Noya crossed the finish line with a time of 01:51:46, distancing itself significantly from Gorka Rodriguez of the Soriano Triathlon, which ended in 01:57:31, Y de Miguel Fuentes from CEA Bétera, who closed the podium.
In the female category, Martha Bourbon He made his debut in Cantabria and took the victory with a time of 02:08:33. Marina Muñoz, who had already been on the podium in previous editions, was second with 02:09:42While Sara alemany, last year's champion, took third place with a time of 02:16:11.
Santander: A City Dedicated to Sport
Santander has established itself as a city that breathes sport, offering triathletes and visitors an ideal environment for competition.
With its impressive bay, the Magdalena Palace and numerous beaches, the city becomes an attractive destination not only for athletes, but also for their companions.
In addition, its rich cultural and gastronomic offering provides a complete experience to enjoy both inside and outside the sports arena.
Solidarity Commitment
The event's commitment to solidarity was once again present, with the collaboration of the Fundación Calidad en Dependencia and the Fundación Síndrome de Down, institutions that have supported the Santander City Triathlon in all its editions.
The test director, Enrique Conde, highlighted the organizational success and the massive participation of athletes from outside the community, who represented 80% of the participants, underlining the image of welcome and enthusiasm that the city projects each year.
