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Everything is ready in Pamplona for the European Triathlon Championships

Pamplona is already in the air for international triathlon. Between May 15 and 17, more than 1.400 triathletes from 23 countries will compete in the European Middle Distance Triathlon, Aquabike, and Aquathlon Championships.

The city and its surrounding area will host a historic edition coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the Pamplona-Iruña Half Triathlon.

The events will cover iconic natural areas such as the Alloz Reservoir, the Tierra Estella region, and the old town of Pamplona, ​​consolidating Navarre as one of the major venues for European triathlon.

Luxury Spanish representation

The Spanish national team is arriving with big names for the European Middle Distance Championship.

In the women's category they will compete María Varo, Ainhoa ​​Murua, Laura Gomez y Sofia AguayoIn the masculine, the chosen ones are Fernando Zorrilla, Guillem Montiel, Carlos Oliver y Julen Lopetegui.

Before, on Thursday, May 15, it will be the turn of the European Aquathlon Championship, where the national representation will be composed of Marina Muñoz, Gemma Valentina and the under-23 Elsa Pena.

In the men's category, the world champion Kevin Tarek Viñuela will lead the team accompanied by Cristian Fernandez and the under-23 Julen Andueza.

Schedules and how to follow the competition

The star event, the European Middle Distance Triathlon Championship, can be followed on direct Saturday, May 18th, starting at 13: 30 pm through RTVE Play, the streaming platform of Spanish Radio and Television.

A record turnout

The event has reached record participation figures:

  • More from 350 triathletes at the European Aquathlon Championships (May 15).
  • More from 1.020 athletes at the European Middle Distance Triathlon and Aquabike Championship (May 17).

With representation from Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and many more, the competitive level is guaranteed.

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