commendable progress
In the absence of Katir, folding is not allowed. García Romo stands out among a pack of rivals who might try to surprise the Nordic if he has a rough day. The Spaniard has shown marked advancement this season, climbing to fourth place in a recent event in Oregon, just behind his compatriot Mohamed Katir. The Salamanca athlete pushed his best time from 3.36 to 3.32, shaving four seconds to move within reach of the podium.
Garcia Romo delivered a worthy victory at the American university championships a month earlier and then reaffirmed his form by winning the Spanish championship ahead of the World Cup.
The final in Oregon features a wider cohort of about one hundred and a half Spanish athletes who secured scholarships at American universities, including Mississippi, where he studied biotechnology.
As the drama unfolds, the marquee clash looks set to be decided in the final laps. While Ingebrigtsen remains the label of a near unstoppable force, the route to the podium for the Spaniards will hinge on tactical intelligence and a fearless finish. The event has captured the attention of fans across Spain and the Americas, highlighting the growing cross-continental pipeline that blends elite European talent with American collegiate systems.