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About 360 athletes, all national and international stature, will be played on Sunday in Jumilla a good brand in 84 Championship in Spain Walking Route, one of the oldest evidence of Spanish athletics calendar, which will host the City of Wine and that is the first important event for athletes ahead of the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games.
This was presented yesterday at Bodegas Juan Gil, the mayor of Jumilla, Enrique Jimenez and CEO of Sports, Antonio Peñalver, accompanied by the President of the Athletics Federation of the Region of Murcia, Juan Manuel Molina, Councillor for Sports, Juan Manuel Abellán and President Atlhetic Club Jumilla Gasóleos González Pérez, Juan Guardiola.
Jumilla Mayor in his speech emphasized the commitment of the Autonomous Community Jumillano sport, also thanked the Federation of Spanish and Murcia athletics, confidence in Jumilla to host this important event.
"It implies something very important to Jumilla, because it puts us at a national level in sports map, and from the economic point of view, is another source of income in the city".
For his part, President Atlhetic Club Jumilla Gasóleos González Pérez, stood out as "Jumilla deserved this and we will do possible. We're excited and proud to see the development of the test, and meet all expectations."
The head of the Athletics Federation of Murcia Jumilla pointed regard as "put the bar high."
"When we decided to go for Jumilla, not all me, because they had big cities they wanted, but the wine city took it, and we are very proud. Jumilla is synonymous with good organization and that they will show this Saturday" , highlighted Juan Manuel Molina.
Meanwhile hosting the Bodega, Angel Gil, tinged as "we are delighted to collaborate with a quote as well. Sport in Jumilla, if sponsors and support, can go far, and it is important, especially for the most youth, encourage this activity. "
Juan Manuel Abellan, Councillor for Sports, congratulated the Atlhetic Club on its 25th anniversary, "the championship of Spain, is to put the icing on the cake."
Also appreciated the work of the club especially in the foundation and its work to get a quote from the size of a Championship of Spain come to Jumilla "I thank you on day 1 we may be filled the streets of Jumilla color athletes, men and women who play be on the list of national definitely a challenge for everyone. "
Finally, the general director of Sports, Antonio Peñalver, emphasized teamwork by local and regional administration, the club and federations to carry out this important test.
"This event meets all requirements to count on our support, generates economic movement, has a brand, and the obligation of the Federation is to promote it."
Also on Athletic Club highlighted as "successes not only shine as a medal, but there is much work behind a recognized success in their day to day against the jumillano sport."
Best of Spanish athletics gathers in Jumilla
Spain Championship to be held in Jumilla Sunday from 10.00 to 13.00, is screening test for the European Cup Race Walking held in Murcia on May 17.
The European Cup Race Walking is itself evidence of selection for the World Championships this summer in Beijing, and finally, the World quoted Beijing 2015 will also be a determining factor in establishing gear selection for JJ. OO.
Rio de Janeiro 2016. Therefore, the Olympic race can be said to begin in Jumilla.
The competition will run from early in the morning, on a circuit of 1000 meters which runs through the street Doctor Fleming and the Catholic Kings Avenue location.
The best Spanish athlete of 2012, 2013 and 2014, Murcia walker Miguel Angel Lopez, current European champion 20km walk, is the top seed in 35km running.
Michelangelo, already qualified in 20km for both the European Cup and World Cup in Beijing, is a clear example of the philosophy of this championship 35km and its possible jump to the Olympic distance of 50km when the case comes, it will not be right away.
The presence of Miguel Angel Lopez in the distance, implies a possible assault to the Spanish record having Valentin Massana with a record of 2h30: 33.
However, the victory in the sold face, for in the same figure also entered the Irish Robert Heffernan, current world champion 50km march in Moscow 2013 World are also registered two other Irish athletes, Alex Wright and Brendan Boyce, 50km specialists and able to stop the clock in the vicinity of the 3 hours and 50 minutes.
On the Spanish side competition for the podium will be tremendous, starting with participation of champions Spain 35km, the Spaniard Marc Tur, which corresponds to defend the title, as well as Alberto Amezcua, Benjamin Sanchez, Francisco Clay, Luis Manuel Hook, José Ignacio Diaz and incombustible Mikel Odriozola.
The most significant declines are the "eternal" Jesús Ángel García, recovering from a hip operation, and promising Extremadura walker, Álvaro Martín, already qualified for the European Cup in 20km walk this year focused exclusively on that distance.
Some discomfort in both knees prevent the participation of "boss" of the Spanish march, the Catalan Beatriz Pascual, also qualified for the European Cup in the 20km.
It is the only significant absence in women queen test.
So things are heading, Julia Takacs, author of one year from the world best 10,000m running track, Mª José Poves Aragonese and Catalan Raquel González, Spanish leader 20km year ago.
These three athletes are a priori, which will contest the gold medal, with permission from other prominent marchadoras as Ainhoa ​​Pinedo, Lorena Luaces, and under 23, especially Amanda and Laura Cano García-Caro, best Spanish athlete junior in 2014, but fails in his best form after recovering from injury.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla
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