go to spain 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest A total of 58 athletes participated, the third most in history and the most in the women’s category (31). mohammad katilwho will double in the 1,500 m and 5,000 m projects, and maria perezThe world record holder in the 35km race walk is emerging as a major medal option.
Spain, modeled on the 2022 World Cup, won two bronze medals: Katir’s 1,500m and Asier Martinez At the 110 meter hurdles. The Navarran will not travel to Budapest, however, with a foot fascia injury keeping him out for the remainder of the season.
Mohamed Katil is one of five Spanish athletes to double at the 2023 World Cup and is keen to medal in both events: he finished second best of the year in the 1,500m (Oslo Diamond League 3 :28.89), surpassing only Norwegian Jacob Inglebryson; 5000 meters ranked second in the world.
Spain will be participating in the World Championships for the first time, with more women (31) than men (27), led by walker María Pérez. Last May, the woman from Granada became the first Spanish athlete to hold the world record in the 35km race walk with a time of 2 hours, 37 minutes and 15 seconds, and doubled the time in the 20km race walk. She finished fourth in this test. Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
The other Spaniards who will claim a double at the 2023 World Athletics Championships are Yale-Sakura Best Picture (100m, 200m and 4x100m relay), who reached the best moment of his career; mary vincent (long jump and triple jump); and marchers Alvaro Martin (20 km, he is the European champion, 35 km).
Spain’s other standout option is the 35km men’s race walk Miguel Angel LopezChampion of Europe; Adel Mejal and Mario Garcia Romohe will accompany Katil in the 1,500m race; the 800m with adrian benEuropean Indoor Champion.
How to watch the 2023 World Athletics Championships live
2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest Spain You can watch the live broadcast for free in the following ways spanish television and its streaming platform, RTVE play; and subscribe via the following channels Eurosport.