Catalan Trail Running Shines with Historic Medal Haul at European Championship
The Catalan trail running team achieved a historic milestone at the European Championship held in Slovenia, securing a remarkable total of eight medals. Jan Torrella claimed the title of European Champion in the Up&Down (13K) event, finishing with a time of 1:00:09. He also contributed to a bronze medal for the team alongside the RFEA. In a standout performance, Maria La Chica made an impressive debut, earning silver in the long-distance race (52K) and another bronze in the team competition. The Catalan team's success was further highlighted with six more team medals: Laura Figueiredo secured silver in the absolute Up&Down. In the U20 category, young athletes showcased their potential: - Jan Isla and Gerard López both earned bronze in Uphill. - Laia Alonso achieved silver in Up&Down. This impressive performance underscores Catalonia's status as a growing power in European trail running.
Source: Sport.es - 2026-06-09