In the final of the 3,000 obstacles, Dani Arce crossed the line in fourth place and Sebas Martos finished sixth. Barcelona’s Sara Gallego also secured a fourth in the 400 hurdles final. Three more finalists joined the Spanish team, who finished the day with several notable results. As Friday closed, seven athletes awaited the 20K race this Saturday, along with the 800 meters and the mixed 4×400 relay for men and the women’s 4×100 in the afternoon, with Mariano García set to compete on Sunday.
Dani Arce answered quickly to a mid-race push from Italian hurdlers Osama Zoghlami and Ahmed Abdelmahed, staying with Martos until Finn Topi Raitanen surged forward to claim the title on the final lap, leaving two Spaniards out of the medal fight.
The Magnificent Manuel Guijarro
The morning brought good news with a relaxed quad ranking and an impressive late-session performance by Manuel Guijarro. He won the qualifiers in a decisive run, clearly signaling his podium candidacy and adding momentum to Spain’s track program.
Mario García Romo Wins 1,500 Bronze at the Ingebrigsten Event
Gerardo Prieto
The Spanish 4×100 and 4×400 teams showed resilience, delivering a display of pace and rhythm across the short-distance events, reflecting the country’s growing depth in sprinting. The highlight came from Mariano García, who appeared fully recovered from an earlier setback in Eugene and delivered a spectacular showcase on the track.
MG Motorcycle
The program also featured the 800 meters, the marathon, and the 1,500 meters, where Iberian athletes continued to excel. The double lap on the track brought titles for the Iberians in recent seasons as well. García, the current indoor world champion and a four-time Belgrade finalist five months earlier, added to his winter achievements with a personal best at Milrose Games in New York, clocking 1:45.12.
Despite a wintry background, the Murcian runner kept pace with Eugene’s pace in the opening change. He arrived in Munich for the semi-finals with his setup refreshed and ready. Last night, García offered a tactical masterclass, clinching the semi-final in 1:46, ahead of the 1,500 world champion from Britain, Jake Whiteman, who had previously outpaced Jakob Ingebrigtsen at the Oregon World Cup.
Asier Martínez Makes History for the Thousandth Time
David Rubio
He stayed with the pack to avoid stumbles, watched the pace ease on the second lap, then surged into the lead and held the front position along the first lane. He adjusted his speed as opponents tried to challenge from the outside, and the Belgrade finalist known for his bravery and fit physique prepared for another strong showing on Sunday (19:40, Teledeporte).
The nickname La Moto comes from a gesture mimicking the motorcycle’s start, using a rapid pedal motion with the foot, a sharp punch, and a rumbling breath when the race begins. Mariano’s display has become popular among teammates, and last night German television joined the act. The Murcian gesture echoed what he did in the first qualifying round last Thursday.