With clear skies and sunshine, the curtain rose this afternoon on the 23rd edition of the Zegama-Aizkorri in celebration of the tenth edition of Vertical Kilometers. A test that last year, due to difficult weather conditions, saw its route shortened. However, Zegama is Zegama, and the face he showed last year, the face of a dog, has nothing to do with the good time he gave on this first day of the race, which saw the first victories in the very technical this. test. Victory is for Japanese children Omi Ryunosuke and Solomon’s athlete Naiara Irigoyenwho achieved his second consecutive victory, with times of 36’43” and 44’03”, respectively.
A total of 254 participants completed the 3,000-meter route with a gradient of 1,015 meters and over forested terrain, with a final demanding final climb. The public, as usual in Zegama, supported the participants and created a good atmosphere at the finish line. In the men’s category, the young athlete from Kyoto Omi Ryunosuke was previously imposed Ïu Net (37’00”) and Jordi Bolet (37’34”). This month of May, Ryunosuke The vertical kilometer of Transvulcania.
In the female category Naiara Irigoyenwho will also participate in the marathon on Sunday, made good predictions and won the quiz for the second year in a row before the Laia Montoya (44’42”) and Ainhoa Sanz (46’00”).
The test record is still in the possession of Catalan athletes Oriol Cardona (32’59” in 2022) and Laura Orgue (41’40” in 2017).
Winners’ statements
Omi Ryunosuke: “I am very happy with the win. I found the route very beautiful and amazing. This is my third time here in Zegama. The first year I came to have fun and learn about the race, last year I ran the marathon, and this year I focused more on short distances.
PODIUMS X ZEGAMA-AIZKORRI VERTICAL KILOMETERS
Men’s category
Omi Ryunosuke 36’43”
Ïu Net 37’00”
Jordi Bolet 37’34”
Women’s category
Naiara Irigoyen 44’03”
Laia Montoya 44’42”
AinhoaSanz 46’00”
Naiara Irigoyen: “I am very happy to be here for the third time. The truth is that the end was difficult for me, but many people cheered and that gave me strength. Now my goal is to prepare for Sunday. I will try to recover properly tomorrow, rest and sleep a lot. I really want to repeat the marathon with a better time than last year. Last season I didn’t do such long races, but this year I did more hours of training so I hope to reduce the time a bit and enjoy it a lot. Verticals are my thing and even though I have a marathon on Sunday, I can’t resist this challenge.”
Source: La Verdad
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