Gemma Llabrés and Julen Andueza, Spanish Aquathlon Champions 2026
Gemma Valentina Llabrés and Julen Andueza conquered the 2026 Spanish Aquathlon Championship, held on July 25 in Calahorra, with elite victories in 33:40 and 29:30.
The El Perdiguero reservoir and the Cidacos park hosted the second elite competition of the weekend in cross-country modalities, in which athletes from the cadet, youth, junior, Under 23, elite and paratriathlon categories participated.
The Spanish Aquathlon Championship combined a 1.000-meter swim and a five-kilometer run in the main events. Llabrés and Andueza were the overall winners, while Miriam Andreu and Andueza himself won the Under-23 titles.
Gemma Valentina Llabrés wins the women's race
Gemma Valentina Llabrés , from Amistat Novomarhotel, completed the women's race in 33:40 to be proclaimed the elite Spanish champion.
The Balearic triathlete finished ahead of Miriam Andreu , from Triatlón Albacete Res, and Celine Aude Senia , from Náutico de Narón. Marta Novo and Iria Fernández completed the top five.
| Position | Triathlete | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gemma Valentina Llabrés | Amistat Novomarhotel |
| 2 | Miriam Andreu | Albacete Res Triathlon |
| 3 | Celine Aude Senia | Náutico de Narón |
| 4 | Marta Novo | Cidade de Lugo Fluvial |
| 5 | Iria Fernandez | Vilalba Triathlon |
The Under-23 national title went to Miriam Andreu , who was joined on the podium by Marta Novo and Iria Fernández.
In the elite club classification, Diablillos de Rivas won , followed by Deporama Triatlón Soriano and Tritones Rioja.
Julen Andueza adds the elite and Under-23 titles
In the men's race, Julen Andueza , from Saltoki Trikideak, took the overall victory with a time of 29:30.
Alejandro Pla , from Diablillos de Rivas, finished second, while Cristian Fernández , from Inforhouse Santiago, completed the podium. Raúl Gómez and Gorka Rodríguez finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
| Position | Triathlete | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julen Andueza | Saltoki Trikideak |
| 2 | Alejandro Pla | Imps from Rivas |
| 3 | Cristian Fernandez | Inforhouse Santiago |
| 4 | Raul Gomez | Cidade de Lugo Fluvial |
| 5 | Gorka Rodriguez | Soriano Triathlon Deporama |
Andueza also became the Spanish Under-23 champion, ahead of Alejandro Pla and Raúl Gómez.
Saltoki Trikideak won the elite team classification, followed by Diablillos de Rivas and Deporama Triatlón Soriano. The Under-23 club title went to CN Terrassa.
Llabrés and Raúl Gómez recorded the best splits on foot
Gemma Valentina Llabrés and Raúl Gómez received the Loterías jersey as authors of the best running splits in the elite women's and men's events.
This award recognizes the fastest athletes in the final segment, after completing the 1.000 meters of swimming in the El Perdiguero reservoir.
Spanish Champions in lower categories
The cadet, youth and junior competitions completed a day with individual and club titles.
| Category | Champion | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| Cadet | Irene Garcia | Marco Hernández |
| Young Adult | Maria Romero | Miquel Ferragud |
| Junior | Dune Ferrán | Arcadi Sala |
In the cadet category, Irene García , from Deportivo Delikia, won ahead of Vega Carnero and Lucía Ageitos. In the men's competition, Marco Hernández , from Ecosport Alcobendas, beat Javier González and Jeyden Jael Silva.
The junior titles went to María Romero , from Squali Carabanchel, and Miquel Ferragud , from Triatló Algemesí. Helena Negro and Paula Burgos completed the women's podium, while Marco García-Guillén and Jesús Patiño joined Ferragud on the men's.
In the junior category, Dune Ferrán and Arcadi Sala , both representatives of Flor de Triatló Platja Llarga, were victorious.
Results of the Spanish Paralympic Aquathlon Championship
Calahorra also decided the national Paralympic Aquathlon titles in the different sports classes.
| Class | Male category | Female category |
|---|---|---|
| PTS2 | Ricardo Marín | |
| PTS4 | Javier Martinez | |
| PTS5 | Jonay Perez | |
| PTVI | Diego Guerrero | Sonia Ramos |
| PTS7 | Roberto Herrera | alba romero |
Ricardo Marín won in PTS2, Javier Martínez in PTS4, and Jonay Pérez took the PTS5 title. Diego Guerrero and Sonia Ramos triumphed in PTVI, while Roberto Herrera and Alba Romero were crowned champions in PTS7.
The Cross Triathlon completes the Calahorra program
The national program continues on Sunday, July 26, with the Spanish Cross Triathlon Championship. The elite men's and women's races will begin at 11:00 and 11:05 a.m., respectively.
The elite, junior and age group courses include 1.000 meters of swimming, 19,7 kilometers of mountain biking and 5,8 kilometers of running.
The Calahorra event is part of the FETRI 2026 Spanish Championships calendar and serves as preparation for the European Cross Duathlon and Cross Triathlon Championships that the Rioja town will host in 2027.
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