On May 15th the Aquathlon European Championship in Lerate, at the Alloz reservoir, marking the start of the European triathlon weekend in Pamplona, which also hosts the European Middle Distance Championships and the Aquabike Championships.
The event brought together more than 350 triathletes from across the continent in an explosive format: a 1.000-meter swim followed by a 5-kilometer run in a spectacular natural setting.
Spanish dominance with a double in the men's category
The lion is Kevin Tarek Viñuela it has been proclaimed European champion After a solid performance from the swimming segment, stopping the clock in 28:26.
The silver went to the British Christopher Perham, just 8 seconds behind, while the Navarrese Julen Andueza was third, also achieving the U23 gold and leaving a great taste in the mouths of his audience.
Michalickova reigns supreme in the women's elite, and Gemma Valentina shines in the comeback.
The Slovakian Zuzana Michalickova He took the gold with a time of 32:44, followed by the Hungarian Jasmine Kropkó and the Majorcan Gemma Valentina Llabrés, which achieved the bronze in the elite category after an excellent comeback in the foot race.
In the women's under-23 category, the Galician Elsa Pena added a new medal for Spain by hanging the bronze, thus completing a historic day for the national team.
Inclusion and great atmosphere at Aritzaleku
In addition to the elite and under-23 competitions, the event hosted events of Paratriathlon y age groups, fostering a participatory and festive atmosphere, with athletes and families enjoying the surroundings.
Upcoming events: Medium distance and Aquabike
Pamplona will experience this Saturday, May 17th, the European Middle Distance Triathlon Championship and the Aquabike European Championship, who will share the circuit and finish line in the emblematic Plaza del Castillo.
In total, more than 1.400 triathletes from 23 countries will participate in this continental weekend.
The competitions can be followed live from 13:30 PM on RTVEPlay.
