Summary
- The Club Alcarreño achieved significant success at the XIII Spanish Open and the XXXIX Spanish Youth, Junior, and Absolute Championships.
- A total of 42 lifeguards participated and brought home numerous accolades, including 9 Spanish records.
- The club dominated in Youth, Junior, and Absolute categories, earning 18 individual medals and 16 relay medals.
- Notable individual accomplishments include record-breaking performances by Iván Romero Fernández and Marcos Serrano Garrido.
Club Alcarreño Dominates at National Lifesaving Championship in Torrevieja
The Club Alcarreño recently made waves in the competitive lifesaving scene by emerging as a dominant force at the XIII Spanish Open, which also served as the VI European Cup and the XXXIX National Youth, Junior, and Absolute Championships held in Torrevieja. This event is regarded as one of the most critical swimming competitions of the season, effectively showcasing the rigorous training and dedication of participants.
record-Breaking performances
This year’s championship saw remarkable performances, with Club alcarreño setting a staggering 9 Spanish records and securing an impressive haul of 18 individual medals along with 16 relay medals. Their stellar performance has raised the profile of lifesaving sports in the region and highlighted the effectiveness of their rigorous training regimen led by coach Pablo Retamal.
Classification by Club
The dominance of Club Alcarreño can be broken down into the following categories:
- Youth Category: Both male and female teams secured the title of runner-up in Spain and collectively amassed a lead of 40 points.
- Junior Category: The boys’ team claimed victory with over 80 points separating them from their closest rival, while the girls claimed third place in a highly competitive field—ultimately finishing 17 points ahead as an overall team.
- Absolute Category: Both the male and female teams finished as runners-up, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and performance with a 9-point advantage over the second-placed team.
Individual achievements
The championship also highlighted extraordinary individual achievements, including:
- Iván Romero Fernández broke the national records in both 100m Lifesaving and the 100m fins events, clocking in at 00:49.92 and 00:45.24, respectively.
- Marcos Serrano Garrido demonstrated his prowess by setting two national records in the junior category, achieving new best times in the 50m mannequin drag and the 100m combined rescue events.
Medals Galore
In total, 18 individual medals were awarded to the athletes from Club Alcarreño, including:
- Marcos Serrano garrido: Gold in all three Junior events.
- Jaime Irueste Rojo: Secured two golds in Junior and added two more medals in the Absolute category.
- Claudia García Recio: Despite competing in the Cadet category, she clinched two silver medals in the Youth category.
Relay Success
The club also excelled in relays, bringing home 16 medals, including:
- Gold in the Youth women’s obstacle swimming relay featuring stunning performances from a talented team.
- Junior boys performed consistently well, winning gold in the obstacle swimming relay.
Conclusion
The prosperous outing at this major championship is a testament to the Club Alcarreño’s commitment to nurturing local talent and emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration. With such impressive results, both in individual and relay competitions, the future looks bright for lifeguarding as a sport in the region.
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