The II School Cross Duathlon took place in the magnificent setting of Parque Europa, with circuits adapted for each age group, from pre-benjamin to youth categories. The events included running and cycling segments, with awards for the top three finishers in the alevín, infantil, cadete, and juvenil categories. The youngest participants received commemorative medals.
In rhythmic gymnastics, the Club Escuela Gimnasia Torrejón achieved notable success at the Regional Team Championship. Their infantil team, formed by Alexandra Andrés, Rocío Cadalso, Clara Castaño, Ángela Díez, and Jimena Velázquez-Gaztelu, secured the runner-up position and qualified for the Spanish Championship to be held in Valladolid.
The Copa Base qualifying tournament for rhythmic gymnastics, held on Saturday, November 7th, at the Pabellón José Antonio Paraíso, featured competitors from pre-benjamin to youth categories, both male and female.
The duathlon, organized by Club Tri-Torrejón, offered varied distances according to category. Youth participants completed 2 km of running, 8 km of cycling, and a final 1,250 meters of running. The youngest, pre-benjamin participants, undertook a 250-meter run, 1 km cycle, and a 125-meter final run. The awards ceremony was attended by the mayor, Alejandro Navarro, and the Councilor for Sports and Tourism, Miriam Gutiérrez.
These competitions aim to encourage participation and enjoyment of combined disciplines like the duathlon among children and young people.
