Spain deploys its athletic arsenal at the Apeldoorn 2025 European Indoor Championships

 

La Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA) has announced a preselection of 36 athletes, a higher number than at the previous European Championships in Istanbul 2023. This broad representation reflects the excellent moment that Spanish athletics is going through, with outstanding figures who arrive in Apeldoorn with high expectations.

 

Ana PeleteiroThe European leader in the triple jump this year is one of Spain's biggest hopes. With a jump of 14.33 meters, the Olympic medalist arrives in exceptional form. "I feel very strong and ready. Apeldoorn is an opportunity to demonstrate all the work I've put in," she stated. Furrier Following his recent victory in the Spanish Short Track Championship.

 

Another notable name is that of Mohamed Attaoui, runner-up in Europe In the 800 meters, he will compete this time in the 1500 meters. "It's a new challenge for me, but I'm very motivated. I want to show that I can compete at the highest level in this distance," Attaoui stated.

 

In the 60 meter hurdles, Enrique Llopis She will be looking to surpass her own national record. "I'm going to give it my all to improve my time and fight for the medals," said Llopis, who comes in with the fourth-best European time of the year.

 

The women's 400-meter race promises to be one of the most exciting, with the presence of Paula Sevilla, Blanca Hervás and Eva Santidrián“We are very close and we are going to fight together to reach the final,” commented Paula Sevilla. In addition to the three of them, there are also potential members of the women's 4x400 and mixed 4x400 relays. Daniela Fra, Carmen Aviles and Herminia Parra.

 

In the men's 400 meters, Iñaki Cañal, Oscar Husillos and Markel Fernandez They will be aiming for a podium finish. "The level is very high, but I'm confident in my abilities," said Cañal, who comes in with the third-best European time of the year.

 

The Spanish middle distance competition has a very wide range of participants, with figures such as Elvin Josué Canales, the European leader of the year in the 800 metres. “I am very excited to be able to compete at this level, I hope to achieve a good result” said Elvin. Along with him, the 800 metres will also be competed by Mariano Garcia and Alvaro de Arriba. And in the women's 800 meters, Lorea Ibarzabal, Marta Mitjans and Daniela Garcia.

 

In speed, Abel Alexander Jordan He arrives as the European co-leader of the year in the 60 meters. "I'm going to give it my all to achieve victory," stated Jordan, who will also compete in the 60-meter hurdles. Alongside him, he will participate Guillem Crespi. In the women's speed category, Maribel Pérez and Jaël-Sakura Bestué will seek the podium.

 

Spain will also be represented in other disciplines, with athletes such as Jaime Guerra at length, Lester Lescay, Idaira Prieto in the 3000 meters, Marina Martínez in the 1500 meters and Águeda Marqués in the 3000 meters.

 

The Spanish team arrives in Apeldoorn with the aim of improving on the results of previous championships and demonstrating the potential of Spanish athletics at a European level.