Everything can be improved, but in this case it is difficult. Project FER, a program sponsored by the Trinidad Alfonso Foundation, chaired by Juan Roig, has had a busy summer as well as a positive one after three very satisfying months. With a combination of rising youth and veterans who haven’t had their last word yet. In short, the summer consolidated “Valencian Revolution”, The spirit of the FER team ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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One of the main heroes of the summer period, Aitana Crespo Gadea’s photo. The 17-year-old athlete from Alicante represents one of the great promises of Spanish artistic swimming. That’s what he’s proven in recent seasons. And so it was certified in the summer of 2022. Aitana was part of the Spanish team that played at the Junior European Championships in Alicante and the World Championships in the same category in Canada. In both cases, the FER siren accumulated. 11 podiums. Five of the 11 medals were gold and six were silver. Of the 11 metals, six came to the World Cup and five to the continental tournament; this was an event that was particularly emotional as it was held in his hometown.

High scores for team sports

Team sports have been very productive. Especially basketball. Claudia Contell and Guillem FerrandoFER Project components, as well as players belonging to Valencia Basket Club and training at L’Alqueria del Basket, were declared European Under-20 champions with their Spanish team. Both played related roles and were nothing secondary. In fact, Claudia was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Meanwhile, in 3×3 basketball mode, Vega Gimeno He took the podium at two of the summer’s big events: fifth place at the World Cup in Belgium and fourth place at the European Championship in Austria.

Also, rhythmic gymnastics is starting to abandon the desert journey that started after the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. A very young Spanish team, among which Valencia is included. Mireia Martinez Lopez and Patricia Perez Foshas left the difficulties behind and left its place to the stage of exciting expectations. The results of recent competitions show this. For example, silver medalist in the final of mixed exercise at the European Championships; or, for example, triple podium at the European Cup in Romania. During this weekend, they will try to bolster their progress with another big milestone at the World Championships in Sofia. Another enjoyable collective sport has been handball. The national team won the gold medal at the European Under-20 Championship. Alicante Roberto Domenech He was not just the starting and reference goalkeeper of the Spanish team. His contribution played a key role in many matches.

One step ahead of cycling, athletics and the youngest

Duration, Sebastian Mora Signed by a hero. The 34-year-old athlete from Castellón suffered a fractured right collarbone at the beginning of June while participating with the Spanish team at Bahnen-Tournee in Singen, Germany. He was taken into surgery a few days later. From then on he had to fight against time to reach the European track cycling event in Munich. He got it. Once in Germany, Mora starred in a success. Just two months after undergoing a complex surgical procedure, the cyclist from Vila-real won a bronze medal in the combined omnium test. A bronze that could perfectly be gold. Also on the bike, fireproof Ricardo Ten He continued to collect hits. Longevity athlete FER won a bronze and a gold medal at the Adaptive Road Cycling World Championships held in Canada. By the way, he touched the medal in the same universal competition Maurice EckhardPreviously, three months ago, he was declared runner-up in Europe in the individual time trial.

Judo joined this brilliant balance, which is a real guarantee. Also twice. For starters, it’s a safe bet Julia Figueroa won a silver medal in the prestigious competition

The Grand Slam in Budapest is a feat that gave him the first points in the Olympic Games race in Paris. Also, young Marina Castello showed that CEAR (High Performance Specialization CenterBenimaclet, coordinated by the emblematic Sugoi Uriarte and Laura Gómez) continues to bear fruit. Marina (Alicante, 20 years old) went further than ever and won a bronze medal at the Junior World Championships in Ecuador.

The last summer has been a busy one especially for athletics. In just a month, the sports king has offered a World Championship in the United States and a European Championship in Munich. On this last occasion, like a glorious veteran Eusebio Caceres He’s back to stay at the podium gates. For the fifth time in a major international tournament, the athlete from Onil took fourth place. On this occasion, eight centimeters separated it from bronze. DurationEnrique Llopis staged an incomplete explosion. The Bellreguard athlete completed an anthological semi-final in the 110m hurdles. He left a personal mark and made it to the final with the third fastest time. The podium seemed possible, but a stumble at the second hurdle ruined all his expectations.

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Among all the European Championships held at the same time in Munich, it is worth highlighting the fifth place achieved at the same time. Paul Herrera in European beach volleyball. The 41-year-old longevity athlete from Castellón patted the fight for the semi-final pass and metals. nor can we forget Roberto Sanchez ManteconImmersed in the complex adventure of participating in the Olympic Games in Paris. The FER ambassador is already a regular member of the World Series, the major international triathlon showcase, and is also in a fierce battle against other Spanish triathletes seeking their ticket to the 2024 Olympics.

Finally, the last few months have also made it possible to discover or confirm on a case-by-case basis the great future valued by the young talents from the FER Project. good example Angela Martinez. At the age of 18, the Elcheli swimmer has competed in the absolute World and European Championships. His best result came in the continental tournament: sixth in the 1,500m freestyle. Angela should be added, like any other swimmer Nacho Kampos; sailor Claudia man; cyclists Pau Marti and José Segura; athletes Daniel Montfort, Tayb Loum Pascual anyone Evelyn Yankey; triathlete David Cantero: or shirt Anna Navarro. They and they radiate great vibrations and advocate the “sport revolution in the community”.