Michael Van Cleven wins the Portocolom Triathlon for the fourth time in a row

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The best Spaniard was Miguel Ángel Fidalgo in fourth position.

Today, the XXII edition of the Portocolom International Triathlon, test that opens the calendar of tests of medium distance in our country.

The Belgian has made history again in this test today by achieving his fourth consecutive victory in the Portocolom Triathlon after a new exhibition. The German has been the female winner of the distance 111 closely followed by her rivals in a fast-paced and windy morning that has led to the start of the European triathlon season.

The Polish Kacper Adam and the switzerland Sabrina Stadelmann, were the winners of the short distance (55.5). Around a few 800 triathletes have competed this morning in one of the first big dates of the year.

The Triathlon of Portocolom has celebrated its twenty-first anniversary with a historical milestone, as has been the victory for the fourth consecutive year of the Belgian Michael Van Cleven, who has once again demonstrated that the 111 format and the route are perfect for their conditions. The Belgian came out somewhat behind the water but managed to overcome in the first round of the cycling segment to the demanding route that climbs to Sant Salvador. In the second climb, Van Cleven, with a wide advantage over his rivals, showed once again that he is the king of the race despite the annoying wind that could prevent him from improving his mark with respect to last year. Such was his advantage, that he could afford to walk in the goal zone and calmly celebrate his fourth crown.

The Finn Panu Lieto was the first to leave the water, pressed by two Spaniards, Alberto Parrilla and Miguel Ángel Fidalgo. Van Cleven was left behind in sixth place, but once he took the bike, he took over the lead and crossed running (3h40: 09) the goal located in the Club Nautic de Portocolom, far from his previous mark. The Belgian Timothy Van Houtem was second, and the Finn Jarmo Rissanen, third, in the 111 format (1 km of swimming, 100 km of cycling and 10 km of foot race).

Male goal video

Yes again. @VanClevenM He has done it again ✌️✌️ #triathlonportocolom2018 pic.twitter.com/qV1loXZUhl

- TriPortocolom (@TriPortocolom) April 8th 2018

In the women's category the German Natascha Schmitt finally won with a time of 4h25: 30. The Austrian Lisi Gruber could not revalidate her title and was second with 4h26: 15. The German Jenny Schulz was third in goal with 4h26: 23.

The Portocolom 55.5 Triathlon was very exciting in the men's category, with the victory of the Polish Kacper Adam, followed by Tim Van Hamme, second, and Mark Livesey.

In the women's category, the Swiss Sabrima Stadelmann overwhelmed her rivals with a comfortable victory. The Belgian Jolien Vandemoortele and the Finn Henrika Parviainen were second and third, respectively.

As for the Spaniards, Miguel Angel Fidalgo surprised with his fourth place in the general with a time of 3h47: 00, while the Balearic Joan Nadal, who suffered a small slip at the exit of the water, was the second Spaniard to cross the finish line and eighth in the general (3h48: 41). Miguel Ángel Miniño was the third Spanish (3h57: 58), followed by the Parrilla brothers.

Female goal video

OFFICIAL: Natascha Smichtt@Laufmaus86 champion of the 21th edition of the @TriPortocolom. Congratulations! #triathlonportocolom2018 pic.twitter.com/VsWdAAW1X0

- TriPortocolom (@TriPortocolom) April 8th 2018

Classification Triathlon of Portocolom 2018

111 Masculino

1. 1 Michael Van Cleven (BEL) 3h40: 09
2. 2 Timothy Van Houtem (BEL) 3h44: 11
3. 3 Jarmo Rissanen (FIN) 3h45: 20

111 Feminine

1. 1 Natascha Smichtt (GER): 4h25: 30
2. 2 Lisi Gruber (AUT): 4h26: 15
3. 3 Jenny Schulz (GER): 4h26: 23

55.5 Masculino

1. 1 Kacper Adam (POL) 1h53: 13
2. 2 Tim Van Hamme (BEL) 1h53: 52
3. 3 Mark Livesey (ENG) 1h54: 19

 55.5 Feminine

1. 1 Sabrina Stadelmann (CH) 2h08: 33
2. 2 Jolien Vandermoortele (BEL) 2h23: 11
3. 3 Henrika Parviainen (FIN) 2h26: 32