Vicente Hernández third in the Melilla European Cup
The Spanish triathlete returns to the podium in an exciting race
The French Emma lombi and British Cameron Main were crowned winners of the CTriathlon Melilla European competition 2024, while the Spanish Vicente Hernández He made an emotional return to the podium by winning the bronze medal in the men's category.
The men's event was marked by the expectation generated by the return of Vicente Hernández to international competition in Spanish territory after his return to the elite in Quarteira, where he already broke into the TOP10.
The Canarian triathlete did not disappoint: he came out in the first water group, knew how to suffer in cycling and held on in the leading quartet with options in the running race until with less than a kilometer to go the British Cameron Main He launched a devastating attack to win the gold medal with a time of 50:39.
At 50:44 the Frenchman entered second Antoine Duval, who had left in Main's wake, and in third position, with a time of 50:48, Vicente Hernández He recovered the taste of the podium, leaving behind prominent continental internationals such as Guillaume Hay, Arnaud Mengal and Louis Vitiello.
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Regarding the women's competition, the main favorites made good predictions from the first moment and the swimming segment on San Lorenzo beach.
Lombardi He managed to take advantage and set the pace of the race from the beginning, demonstrating great strength in the water.
Despite Lombardi's initial advantage, the British Kate Waugh and fellow Sophie Coldwell They did not give up and fought for the podium until the end.
However, Lombardi was able to maintain his leadership position and cross the finish line in first place with a time of 54:39.
Regarding the Spanish triathletes Maria Casals She was the first to cross the finish line, occupying eleventh place. Lucía Acosta, Cecilia Santamaría and Ana Gómez also completed the race in positions thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth, respectively.
Men's 10 Top
| Job title | Name and Surname | Country | Total time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Main | GBR | 00:50:39 |
| 2 | Antoine duval | FRA | 00:50:46 |
| 3 | Vicente Hernandez | ESP | 00:50:48 |
| 4 | Guillaume Hay | FRA | 00:50:51 |
| 5 | Arnaud mengal | BEL | 00:50:56 |
| 6 | louis vitello | FRA | 00:50:58 |
| 7 | Pelayo González Turrez | ESP | 00:51:04 |
| 8 | Hamish Reilly | GBR | 00:51:10 |
| 9 | Gaspard Tharreau | FRA | 00:51:13 |
| 10 | Delian Stateff | ITA | 00:51:16 |
Top 10 female
| Job title | Name and Surname | Country | Total time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emma lombi | FRA | 00:54:39 |
| 2 | Kate Waugh | GBR | 00:54:55 |
| 3 | Sophie Coldwell | GBR | 00:55:27 |
| 4 | Mathilde Gautier | FRA | 00:55:54 |
| 5 | Sophia green | GBR | 00:56:03 |
| 6 | Sandra Dodet | FRA | 00:56:25 |
| 7 | alissa conig | SUI | 00:56:27 |
| 8 | Bianca Seregni | ITA | 00:56:44 |
| 9 | Read Coninx | FRA | 00:56:55 |
| 10 | Carlotta Missaglia | ITA | 00:57:07 |
