#SpainAthletics consolidates its place among the global elite with two medals and seven places for Beijing and Budapest

 

The delegation of #EspañaAtletismo achieved in Gaborone (Botsuana) two medals and the qualification of five teams for the Mundial de Pekín 2027 and two for the Ultimate Championships 2026consolidating their international competitiveness after an outstanding performance in the women's and mixed relays.

 

Sporting success and national record in the 4x400 meters

 

The second and final day in Gaborone It was marked by intense sun and high temperatures that demanded peak performance from the athletes. The most significant achievement of the day was the performance of the team of 4x400m women's, which reached the silver medal after shattering the national record with a time of 3:21.25.

 

The quartet made up of Paula Sevilla, Ana Prieto, Rocío Arroyo y Blanca Hervás He dominated much of the test. Sevilla delivered in first position, while Arroyo y Prieto They maintained their lead despite international pressure. In the final leg, Hervás She contested the victory until the finish straight, where finally the Norwegian Jaeger managed to win by a narrow margin, granting España a commendable second place.

 

Consolidation on the podium: Bronze in the 4x100 meters

 

The competitiveness of Spanish athletics was reaffirmed with the bronze medal in the category of 4x100m women'sThe team, made up of Lucía Carrillo, Jaël Sakura Bestué, Esperança Cladera y Maribel Pérez, delivered a solid performance with a time of 42.31The consistent technical delivery allowed España to be second only to global powers such as Jamaica (42.00) and Canadá (42.17).

 

Relay Category	Featured Athletes	Result / Time	International Achievement
4x400m women's	Sevilla, Prieto, Arroyo, Hervás	3:21.25	Silver and National Record
4x100m women's	Carrillo, Bestué, Cladera, Pérez	42.31	Bronze medal
4×400m men's	García Zurita, García, Guijarro, Husillos	Repechage series	Pass to Mundial de Pekín 2027
4×100 m mixed	Crespí, Navero, Calbano, Rodrigo	41.05	Classification Budapest 2026
4×400 m mixed	García Zurita, Santidrián, Arenas, Avilés	3:13.05	Classification Budapest 2026

 

International roadmap: Beijing 2027 and Budapest 2026

 

On the operational side of the competition, the relay 4×400m men's They achieved their strategic objective in the repechage round. Following the national record set the previous day, the group made up of David García Zurita, Samuel García, Manuel Guijarro y Óscar Husillos He secured second place in his series, guaranteeing the fifth ticket to the Mundial de Pekín 2027.

 

Meanwhile, the mixed categories managed to gain access to the Ultimate Championships:

 

• El 4×100 m mixed (Guillem Crespí, Esther Navero, Andoni Calbano y Aitana Rodrigo) obtained fifth place with 41.05, securing its presence in Budapest.
• El 4×400 m mixed He secured the last available ticket after an agonizing duel of Carmen Avilés against the team of Australia, finishing in sixth position with 3:13.05.

 

Despite the overall success, the men's team of 4 × 100 m, composed by Andoni Calbano, Guillem Crespí, Jaime Sancho y Jorge HernándezHe was disqualified after finishing fifth with a time of 38.61, which prevented his direct qualification for the world championship.

 

In conclusion, #EspañaAtletismo This international mission concludes in Botsuana with a highly positive balance that reinforces the positioning of the Spanish sports brand in the international markets of elite athletics.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the World Athletics Relays

What was the greatest technical achievement of the Spanish delegation?

The biggest milestone was the new national record set by the women's 4x400m relay team, with a time of 3:21.25, which earned them the silver medal.

How many teams have guaranteed their presence at the 2027 Beijing World Cup?

A total of five teams of #EspañaAtletismo They have secured direct qualification for the World Cup after the results obtained in Gaborone.

Which teams will represent Spain at the Ultimate Championships in Budapest 2026?

The 4x100m and 4x400m mixed relays have secured their qualification for this competition after finishing among the top six in their respective finals.