“We ran more than ever and we were left without a prize. In Berlin 2018 we ran less and got a bronze”, he said Samuel Garcia to synthesize what was experienced in the final. The Spanish 4×400 relayconsisting of Iñaki Cañal, Lucas Búa, Óscar Husillos and Samuel Garcíabeat the national record with 3’00”54 but it was not enough to win a medal in Munich European.
To get on the podium, it is necessary to lose less than three minutes, making this race one of the fastest in the history of the old continent. Success went to Great Britain with 2’59”35the silver for Belgium with 2’59”49 and the bronze for France with 2’59”49.
“We can’t blame ourselves for anything” said Oscar Husillos. “We had a perfect race, but there was a lot of running today”, added Lucas Búa. The men’s 4×400 relay reached the final with the nation’s best time of 3’01”27 and was one of the favorites to top.
Spain took advantage of having a good wardrobe in this test to make a change of piece compared to the semifinal (Iñaki Cañal by Manuel Guijarro) and have one of the freshest relievers. “We all went out and gave everything and saw it. We achieved a record in Spain. We don’t have a medal, but at least we will go there and be satisfied”, said Samuel García in conclusion.
The women’s 4×400 relaywho ran immediately after, was left behind eighth in the final with a mark of 3’29”70. The Spaniards, composed of Eva Santidrián, Aauri Lorena Bokesa, Berta Segura and Sara Gallego, were far behind their rivals (almost three seconds) and had no chance to enter the race to gain positions.
Source: La Verdad
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