Spain will go to Brussels with a group of 40 athletes together Ouassim Oumaiz and Martha Garcia as the main reference in finding the continued growth of the coffers of a federation that has achieved so much 82 medals throughout the 28 contested editions. Spain is one of the countries with the largest traditional cross-country on the Old Continent and wants to use that experience to achieve a good haul in Brussels. Of all the athletes sent by the RFEA, 16 already know what it’s like to climb a European podium either individually or by teams in the various categories that make up the championship.
This is the second time Continental has visited the European capital after the 2008 edition. It will be held on a grass circuit in Laeken Park and if the rain shows up, it can be a very complicated route with a noticeable presence of mud in the style of the Elgoibar Cross.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is out due to injury
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In the men’s category, Spain is going through a drought that is lasting longer than necessary as it has not added any individual podiums since doing so in 2017. Adel Mechaal with very popular silver. The absence of the great king of Europe Jakob Ingebrigtsen -loss due to injury- will give wings to other participants to fight for gold, among them Ouassim Oumaiz (U20 silver in 2018). Spain will also have notable absences from its team with big names like Mo Katir, Mario García Romo, Adel Mechaal, Adrián Ben or Carlos Mayo. Many athletes decide to skip the cross country season to prioritize their preparation for Paris 2024 Games.
Absolute Spanish men’s team:
- Fernando Carro
- Nassim Hassous
- Aaron Las Heras
- Abdessamad Oukhelfen
- Ouassim Oumaiz
- Sergio Paniagua
Karoline Grovdal, the great favourite
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In the female category will be the main candidate for the title Karoline Grovdal, double continental cross country champion in 2021 and 2022, who is between his eyebrows at achieving the triple in the Belgian capital. The 33-year-old Norwegian walked down the aisle a few weeks ago and, instead of going on a honeymoon, he moved to Sierra Nevada to start a concentration at altitude and reach the European Championship in top shape. Martha Garcia This will be the main property of the Spanish representatives, who have not climbed the podium individually since the Catalan did so. Rosa Morato in 2009. The Italian Nadia Battocleti He feels he is a contender to be reckoned with after becoming a double continental champion in the U-23 category two years ago. Always dangerous will not be Konstanze Klosterhalfen or the great European middle distance reference Laura Muirwho will focus on shining at the next indoor World Cup (March 1-3, 2024) which will be held in their ‘home garden’ at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow.
Spanish women’s team:
- Cristina Espejo
- Martha Garcia
- Martha Perez
- Carolina Robles
- Cristina Ruiz
- Irene Sánchez-Escribano
Spanish mixed relay team:
- Naima Ait Alibou
- Abderrahman El Khayami
- Ignacio Fontes
- Rosalía Tarraga
Schedules
It can be followed live on Teledeporte and RTVE Play
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Under-20 Category (5,000m)
12:25h – Woman
12:50h – Men
Mixed relay (4×1,500m)
1:10 pm Mixed test
Under-23 Category (7,000m)
1:35 pm – Woman
2:05 pm – Male
Full Category (9,000m)
2:35 pm – Woman
3:15 pm – Men
Source: La Verdad
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