Exciting victory for Ana Peleteiro at Nacional de Ourense

Ana Peleteiro He left the big door in Ourense after winning the triple jump final of the Spanish Short Track Championship at home with 14.32 and regained those sensations that led him to become a bronze medalist at the Olympic Games. Tokyo 2020 before its break maternity. The Galician left the Expourense court visibly elated and hugged his mentor, Iván Pedroso, who knew his recovery was certain. “Get out Very proud, but I want more. I think it’s a good preparation for the World Cup, because that way I’m not relaxed. “I’m ready to jump more than 14.50m, it is clearly seen in the last jump, which is zero. Physically I look very beautiful. I am better than before the Tokyo 2020 Games, in better physical shape, more self-confident, more sensible and those are positive points for this season,” explained Peleteiro after winning the gold medal.

Maria Vicente She won the 60 hurdles with 8.06 and dedicated the victory to her training partner, Teresa Errandonea, who announced her retirement this week. “I know he’s good, but I honestly didn’t think he was that good in the hurdles,” said the Catalan just after winning his first gold and his second medal of this championship.” I’m very happy, especially for works done, which are finally beginning to be clarified,” he added. María Vicente is in the best shape of her life and a few weeks ago she managed to break the Spanish pentathlon record with 4,728 points, a figure to think of great goals. “I will face the World Cup with great desire and enthusiasm. The goal is to get close to the Spanish record or even surpass it. That will give me a chance to be on top. I don’t want to obsess or think about medals or anything else. I want to do my competition and go to mine,” he explained.

Asier Martinez This is another one of the great comebacks of the day. Navarrese defeated Quique Llopis to win his third national title in the 60 hurdles with 7”53. “The sensations then very good. Yes, it’s true that in the final I didn’t feel as fresh as in other races, but that’s what comes to championships, to win,” explained Asier Martínez in the mixed zone. At the beginning of the season he suffered a small oblique tear, but claimed to have fully recovered.

Double for Adel Mechaal
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Adel Mechaal He was the great winner of the Spanish Championship by winning his second gold in two days, this time in the 1,500m final. The Catalan came out very strong in search of a clean breed that would prolong the group and avoid problems. Mario García Romo, the other big favorite for gold, stuck to his back and both launched the race. With two laps (400m) remaining, Mechaal suddenly changed pace and the duel turned into a fierce battle between the two, which ended up being decided on the last lap thanks to another last gear save by the Catalan. “I expect a more difficult race, because I have a lot of respect for Mario, but he is doing a lot of thinking about the summer and he is a bit slow,” explained the Catalan at the end. Mechaal won in 3’43”37 and Mario García Romo let himself get away in the final straight and in the last meter Carlos Saez took the silver from him with 3’44”48 compared to 3’44” 56 of Salamanca. “This double means that I have been in the Spanish elite for nine years and that is something very difficult. “There are years of successes and failures, but I always try to surround myself with people who have desire,” he said.

With this gold, Mechaal now has 9 national indoor titles (or short track) and a total of 14 podiums.

Mariano García again showed his best version in Ourense, which led him to become the indoor world champion in Belgrade 2022, and he won the 800 with great power ahead of world-class rivals such as Adrián Ben, currently European champion or Mohamed Attaoui, the most promising of the youngsters. The Murcian came out bravely and led the test from the first meters not to relinquish his position due to the push of his rivals. ‘La Moto’ won with 1’47”27, ahead of Attaoui with 1’47”81. Mariano García shares a coach with Mo Katir, Gabi Lorente, but is unaffected by his compatriot’s situation. “The truth is that I haven’t talked to my coach much about that topic, because it’s championship week and I’m focused on winning my place in the World Cup. I put those issues aside because they don’t suit me,” explained Mariano.

Esther Guerrero won the game against Marta Pérez in their particular rivalry at 1,500m. The Catalan reached the final lap with great strength and managed to distance himself from his main rival to win 4’21”81 to Soriana’s 4’23”33. Óscar Husillos achieved a peaceful victory in the 400m with 46.56, ahead of David García and Manuel Guijarro. In the women’s event, victory went to Eva Santidrián with 52”69. In the 800, Lorea Ibarzabal won her third national title after winning in 2’05”99, ahead of Lorena Martín and Zoya Naumov. In the weight class there was a surprise when Carlos Tobalina lost to José Ángel Pinedo, who for the first time passed the 20 meter barrier (20.06m).