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Spain Shines at Szeged World Cup with 12-Medal Performance

Led by Olympic medalists and emerging talents, the Spanish canoe sprint team secures three golds, six silvers, and three bronzes as preparations for the European and World Championships intensify.

Maria dels Àngels Moreno, Joan Toni Moreno, Viktoria Yarchevska, Diego Domínguez y Kiko Martín.
Adrián Sieiro y su compañero Daniel Grijalba, en las aguas de Szeged. | RFEP
El cangués Pablo Graña logró la plata. | FDV
Maria dels Àngels y Joan Toni Moreno, junto a Álex Graneri, los tres medallistas mallorquines en Szeged.

Overview

  • Joan Toni Moreno and Diego Domínguez claimed gold in the men's C2 500m event with a time of 1:46.68, finishing just ahead of another Spanish duo.
  • The women's K4 500m team of Sara Ouzande, Lucía Val, Estefanía Fernández, and Bárbara Pardo triumphed with a gold-winning time of 1:33.80, defeating strong Hungarian and German crews.
  • Álex Graneri secured silver in the men's K1 500m at 1:44.94, while Jaime Duro earned silver in the men's C1 5000m, finishing 16 seconds behind Cuban paddler José Ramón Pelier.
  • Viktoriia Yarchevska added to Spain’s gold tally with a win in the women's C1 200m event, clocking 49.02 in an impressive performance.
  • The Szeged World Cup served as a key milestone for Spain in finalizing its roster for the European and World Championships, showcasing both seasoned Olympians and promising young athletes.