The Spanish marathon team ready to shine in Paris 2024

The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA) has announced the names of the six athletes who will have the honor of representing Spain in the marathon discipline at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Among the selected athletes are both well-known names in the world of athletics and newcomers who will seek to make their mark in the highest sporting competition. In the women's category, Majida Maayouf, Ester Navarrete, and Meritxell Soler have been chosen to carry the Spanish flag in the marathon event. Maayouf stands out especially, as she set a new women's Spanish record with a time of 2:21:27 at the Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Marathon. Navarrete achieved the second best Spanish time of all time with 2:24:40 in her debut at the distance, while Soler stood out with a time of 2:24:57. In the men's team, the strength will be led by Ibrahim Chakir, the current Spanish champion in the discipline, and Tariku Novales, the national record holder with an impressive time of 2:05:48. These athletes will aim to uphold Spain's name in a competition that promises to be exciting and challenging. It is worth noting that in this edition of the Olympic Games, women will be responsible for closing the marathon program, a historic novelty that will undoubtedly mark a milestone in the competition. Both men and women will start their races at the Hotel de Ville on August 10 and 11 respectively, with a finish at the Olympic Stadium that promises to be epic. As the competition date approaches, anticipation is growing around this team of Spanish athletes who have prepared diligently to represent their country in one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. With standout names and new talents, the Spanish marathon team at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games promises to give their best in every step towards Olympic glory.