Lili Riva runners-up Spain Veterana Pentathlon

The veteran athlete. Lili Riva, who plays in the ranks of the Balerària Diànium Athletics Club was proclaimed runner-up of Spain in the Pentathlon modality, in the National Veterans Championships. A competition that took place at the Antonio Elorza Sports Palace in San Sebastián.

Lili took part in a test consisting of five disciplines; 60 meter hurdles, 800 meter dash, high jump, long jump and shot put.

The first and second place were hotly contested, since Lilia is a good sprinter and specializes fences; It was also given great height, only a small difference in the length to rival and finally their weakness, weight, relegated to a deserved and well fought silver.

Mean that in the race of 60 meter hurdles broke his personal record which motivates her to keep training for upcoming appointments.

The athlete thanked the support his club provides its athletes is very broad; and enthusiasm with which his small group athletes encourage her to be back on the slopes and enjoying a new stage of athletics.

Lili today is on the advice of his coach in its beginnings in athletics, Pascual Carozo, that back in his country, Uruguay, has led to numerous high-level athletes.

Mayca Sala, on the other hand, did not participate in this championship, since this weekend he will march to the Spanish Cross Championship to be held in Alcobendas. Sometimes you have to prioritize a given test to the detriment of another.

Two companions began shortly preparation for the Championship of Spain Veterans outdoor dates in late June. In which Mayca is especially excited as it released new category with new opportunities.