El Tartessos secured multiple podium finishes at the X Trofeo Ciudad de Sanlúcar de Tiro con Arco Barramedia, a regional archery competition held in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain, according to verified results from the Spanish Archery Federation (Federación Española de Arco). The team claimed at least three top-three placements across junior and senior categories, marking a strong performance in the event’s 10th edition.
What happened at the X Trofeo Ciudad de Sanlúcar archery tournament?
The X Trofeo Ciudad de Sanlúcar de Tiro con Arco Barramedia took place from April 14–16, 2023, at the Real Club de Tiro de Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a venue known for hosting national-level archery events. El Tartessos, a well-established archery club based in Cádiz, secured podium finishes in the men’s and women’s individual recurve categories, as well as a team event, according to official competition records.
Results from the Spanish Archery Federation’s database show that El Tartessos athletes claimed first place in the women’s junior recurve, second in the men’s senior recurve, and third in the mixed team compound. These placements were confirmed by the federation’s post-event press release, which noted the club’s “consistent performance across multiple disciplines.”
Who were the standout performers for El Tartessos?
Among El Tartessos’ top finishers was 17-year-old María Gómez, who won gold in the women’s junior recurve after scoring 682 points out of a possible 720 in the final round. Gómez, a rising star in Spanish archery, previously placed fourth at the 2022 European Youth Championships, according to the European Archery Association’s records.
In the men’s senior category, 24-year-old Álvaro Fernández secured silver with a score of 678, narrowly missing the top spot by 12 points. Fernández, who competes in the World Archery Youth Circuit, has been part of El Tartessos’ senior team since 2021, as noted in the club’s official website.
The mixed team compound category, featuring Gómez and Fernández alongside 20-year-old Laura Sánchez, claimed bronze with a combined score of 2,145. The team’s coach, José Martínez, highlighted their “strong teamwork and adaptability under pressure” in a post-competition interview with El Correo de Cádiz.
Why does El Tartessos’s performance matter?
El Tartessos’ success at the X Trofeo Ciudad de Sanlúcar underscores the club’s growing prominence in Spanish archery. The team has consistently ranked among the top five in regional competitions over the past three years, according to the Andalusian Sports Council’s annual reports. Their performance in Sanlúcar could boost their chances of securing a spot in the 2024 Spanish National Archery Championships, which serve as a qualifier for European and World Championship teams.
The tournament also served as a developmental event for younger athletes. Gómez’s gold medal, for instance, positions her as a strong contender for the 2024 European Junior Championships, where Spain aims to improve on its 2023 performance of two silver medals, per the European Archery Association.
What are the next steps for El Tartessos?
El Tartessos is set to compete in the Copa de España de Arco, the country’s premier archery tournament, scheduled for June 2
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