Gurutze Frades returns with victory after surgery
The Basque triathlete returns to competition with an emotional victory in the Logroño 10K.
Last weekend brought great news for the national triathlon: Gurutze Frades She competed again and did so in style, taking the women's victory in the 10K UR of Logroño.
The Basque athlete crossed the finish line in 36:38, a time that, beyond the sporting aspect, symbolizes a true lesson in self-improvement.
A delicate operation and a forced stoppage
At the end of 2024, after its participation in the World HOMBRE DE HIERRO from Nice, Friars he was detected with a uterine fibroid, a benign tumor that forced her to undergo surgery. The size of the fibroid was such that the operation had to be performed using a Caesarean section, which meant a slower and more demanding recovery than usual.
Since then, the athlete and her entourage have chosen to remain somewhat silent, focusing all their energies on her health. In total, they have been 147 days of struggle and effort, until he hangs a bib number again.
Return with a bib number and excitement on the surface
The meeting in Logroño was not just another one. GuruThis return was something very personal: "These races have always filled me with excitement and brought out the best in me. I'm especially happy to have found those two things again with a bib number," he shared after crossing the finish line. It wasn't just a sporting victory, but a clear message: he's back.
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The gaze set on the long distance
Although its current objective remains the full recovery, it is not ruled out that we could see her competing this year in competitions medium and long distance.
Could I return to the IRONMAN World Championship and share the starting line with Marta SanchezThe combination of experience and youth would be great news for Spanish triathlon.
An inspiring victory
The triumph of Friars In Logroño, after five months without competing, it represents much more than a good time.
He is an example of perseverance, mental strength, and love for the sport. His return, with a smile and ribbon in hand, restores the enthusiasm of those who have followed his career for years.
