A cyclist sees several runners pass by.
An emotional María Mercedes Pila crossed the finish line with a smile on her face. Minutes later, when she answered questions from this newspaper, she translated her euphoria into a sea of tears. Visibly moved, the Ecuadorian athlete wanted to send a strong message of integration. «While running I have seen many immigrants in Bilbao. I am too, so I dedicate this triumph to all of them. I felt that I had to win for them and luckily I came in first place, “said the resident of the Cáceres municipality of Jarandilla de la Vera. Trail, asphalt… there is no terrain that can resist who is also the current champion of Spain of 50 kilometers.
“A great experience”
Zaphaniah Kipyego came to Bilbao for the first time, where she has been training since Thursday, and she couldn’t have had a better debut. “It was my first time here and it has been fantastic. People have encouraged a lot and I have felt very supported. I am taking a great experience from Bilbao that I hope to be able to repeat another year », explained the Kenyan runner to EL CORREO, who celebrated his first place with his compatriot, partner and friend Esito Ekiru, with whom he shares training in Nairobi.
