The 5K Ibiza-Platja d’en Bossa held this Sunday its fifth edition with a remarkable participation and outstanding results in both main categories. The race, which ran along the coast of Sant Josep, left as winners Andrea Romero and Adrián Guirado, who signed outstanding performances in their respective categories.
Female record for Andrea Romero
Formentera’s Andrea Romero (Hoka) set the best time in the women’s category, crossing the finish line in 16 minutes and 28 seconds, which was a new record for the race, beating Maria Pallicer’s previous best by 32 seconds. Romero dominated the race from the start and finished sixth overall.
The women’s podium was completed by Laura Cebollada (Lea La Blanca), second with a time of 18:10, and Gloria Tejado (Sa Raval), who took third place with a time of 18:23.
Adrián Guirado, solid in the men’s category
In the men’s category, the victory went to Adrián Guirado (Peña Deportiva), who completed the 5 kilometers in 15 minutes and 7 seconds. The Ibizan maintained an intense duel with Álvaro Calderón (Elche Decathlon C.A.), who finished in second place with a time of 15:44, while Rubén Torres (C.A. Pitiús) secured third place with 15:57.
Good participation and prizes
The race had a high participation, consolidating itself as one of the most popular races on the island. At the end of the event, 62 trophies were awarded for the different categories and the La Sirena Shopping Center awarded the most outstanding runners with shopping vouchers of 100, 60 and 40 euros.
Next appointment: the 10K Ibiza-Platja d’en Bossa
The 5K has served as a prelude to the 10K Ibiza-Platja d’en Bossa, to be held on February 9. With all the places sold out, the race will count with the participation of outstanding athletes such as Thierry Ndikumwenayo, who will try to beat the Spanish record in this distance.
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