Not without suffering, but Guipuzcoan athletics will have representation in the Tokyo World Championship. Those of Irati Mitxelena and María Vicente have been … classifications cooked over low heat, slowly but with good lyrics. And both the length and combiner safter can finally be in Japan from September 13 to 21 at the most important athletic appointment of the year. Tickets fought until the last moment.
The Spanish Athletics Federation offered on Wednesday the list of selected and, in it, there are the two pupils of Ramón Cid in San Sebastián, in addition to another 54 athletes (30 women in total and 26 men). The Biscays Aitana Rodrigo (4×100) and Markel Fernández (mixed 4×400) have also been summoned. The sprinter, 100 -meter Spanish champion in Tarragona less than a month ago, is also exercised in the Guipuzcoan capital, where he now lives, under the orders of Valentín Rocandio.
A pass in the last jump
Table of Contents
After several attempts very close to the 6.70 meters that the RFEA demanded to be able to go to the World Cup (in addition to entering via World Ranking), Irati Mitxelena achieved in the last jump of the last competition, in Guadalajara, the minimum. It was the prize for constancy for the Donostiarra of Atlético San Sebastián. During virtually the whole season it has been inside by ranking, but the auction of that competitiveness brand that the RFEA demands as extra to its athletes and that has made the list has been reduced to 56 when they could have been more than 60 those called by Spain. A classic of recent years that continues to be controversial.
María Vicente’s case is different. Last year, when he fought for everything in the Pentathlon of the Indoor World Cup and when he was best, the combinera born in Catalonia and already settled for a five years in Gipuzkoa, suffered a painful breakage of the Achilles tendon. His medal options in the World Cup vanished and spent more than a year without being able to compete. After a hard recovery work, and not without problems along the way in the form of discomfort and fears, the Spanish plusmarchist has managed to be among the best 24 in the heptatlon after several resignations thanks to its performances in Gotzis and the Spanish Championship of Tarragona, thus qualifying for the most important competition of the course.
With Jordan Díaz and María Pérez
As expected, in the list of 56 for the World Cup is not Ana Peleteiro. But there are other prominent athletes such as the Jordan Díaz Olympic champions (after their gold in Triple in Paris, he only competed in the Spanish Championship) and María Pérez in 20 and 35 kilometers march. It is also expected to be in the complicated fight the Cantabrian Mohamed Attaoui (800 meters), now in a large form of form.
Key Guipuzcoan Athletes at the Tokyo World Championships: A Summary
To provide a clearer picture of the athletes representing guipuzcoa at the Tokyo World Championships, let’s examine some key data and their paths to qualification.
| Athlete | Discipline | Qualification Method | Key Performance | Notes |
| —————– | —————————— | ———————————————— | ————————————————- | —————————————————————————- |
| Irati Mitxelena | Long jump | Achieved the minimum mark (6.70m) in Guadalajara | 6.70m in the last competition | Consistent performance throughout the season. |
| María Vicente | Heptathlon | Qualified via performances in Gotzis and Tarragona | recovered from Achilles tendon injury | Returning to competition after a significant setback. |
| Aitana Rodrigo | 4x100m Relay | Selected by Spanish Athletics Federation | Spanish 100m champion | Trained in Guipuzcoa. |
| Markel Fernández | Mixed 4x400m Relay | Selected by Spanish Athletics Federation | – | – |
| Jordan Díaz | Triple Jump | Olympic champion (Paris) | Competed in Spanish Championship after Olympics | One of the favorites |
| María Pérez | 20km/35km Race walk | – | Triumphant in Race Walking events. | |
| Ana Peleteiro | Triple Jump | Not included in the list | – | An unexpected omission given her previous success. |
| Mohamed Attaoui | 800 meters | Strong current form, and expected to make a splash | – | A strong contender in the 800m |
Table Note: This table provides a concise overview of the main Guipuzcoan athletes, their event and how they qualified. please check official results for specific details and times.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about the Tokyo World Athletics Championships
To further assist our readers, below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the Tokyo World Athletics Championships and the athletes mentioned in the article.
Q: When and where are the World Athletics Championships taking place?
A: The World Athletics Championships are scheduled to take place in tokyo, Japan, from September 13th to 21st.
Q: How many athletes from Spain are competing?
A: The Spanish Athletics Federation has selected a team of 56 athletes to compete in the championships.
Q: How did Irati Mitxelena qualify for the championships?
A: Irati Mitxelena qualified by achieving the required minimum mark in the long jump, by clearing 6.70 meters in a competition held in Guadalajara.
Q: What challenges did María Vicente overcome to qualify?
A: María Vicente recovered from a severe Achilles tendon injury and managed to qualify after performances in the Gotzis and Spanish Championship held in Tarragona.
Q: Why is Ana Peleteiro not competing?
A: Ana peleteiro, an Olympic champion, was not included in the list of athletes selected by the Spanish Athletics Federation. The specific reason was not disclosed in the article.
Q: Who are some other notable Spanish athletes to watch?
A: Besides the Guipuzcoan athletes, Jordan Díaz, María Pérez, and Mohamed Attaoui are also expected to be prominent at the Championships.
Q: What are the qualification criteria for the World Championships?
A: Qualification can be met by achieving a minimum performance standard set by World Athletics, or by ranking within a certain position.
Q: Where can I find live updates and results during the championships?
A: You can follow live results on the official World Athletics website, and various sports news outlets.
