Zarautz will once again have a luxury participation

The edition number 27 of Triathlon of Zarautz will again have a luxury participation next June 8. The presence of Eneko Llanos, with nueve victories in the zarauztarra test. It will look for the tenth one, but it will be with a group of quality adversaries, among them the tolosarra Aimar Agirresarobe. Eight of the top ten in 2012 will be at the start.

It is a test (2,9 kilometers of swimming, 81 cycling and 20 running) with great attraction for triathletes. As a demonstration of its pull, the 650 dorsals sold out in just 14 minutes. The president of Zarauzko Triatloi Elkartea, Inaxio Alguacil, believes that the test "is stronger and cooler than ever" and stressed that some changes have been made to make it more attractive, especially in the cycling section, where the organizers have found a "wall" without asphalt, cement, to join Orio from the area of ​​the hostel with Zarautz, "which will make the triathletes suffer but it is very beautiful. It is a challenge but it is what those who come to Zarautz are looking for ». Along with Alguacil, the presentation was attended by the Regional Sports Director, Asier Sarriegi, and Iván Sarralde, from BH, sponsor of the event.

Favorites

The list of favorites is headed by Eneko Llanos, but is completed by the aforementioned Agirresarobe, Fernando Gómez Cubero y Richard Calle. It will also be necessary to have Pedro Reig y José Manuel del Real. Peru Alfaro y Javier de Miguel stand out among the Guipuzcoans.

In women, the winner of last year, Maider Gaztañaga, is injured due to injury, and favoritism falls on Virginia Berasategi y Cat Morrison.

Source: diariovasco.com