Andorran Teen Máximo Sánchez Wins Silver in European Triathlon Youth Sprint
Andorran triathlete Máximo Sánchez earned silver in the 16-19 sprint category at the European Championships in Tarragona. Aran Jorge placed fifth, signaling growing prowess in Andorra's youth triathlon program.
Key Points
- Máximo Sánchez, 16, took silver in 16-19 sprint at Tarragona Championships with 59:04 time.
- Trailed Malta's Liam Daly by 8 seconds; Aran Jorge finished 5th, under a minute behind winner.
- Eduard Pellicer Álvarez competed in 40-44 age group sprint.
- Event held on 16 June 2026, highlighting Andorra's rising junior triathlon talent.
Andorran triathlete Máximo Sánchez secured silver in the 16-19 age category sprint event at the European Triathlon Championships in Tarragona, finishing with a time of 59:04.
The 16-year-old, competing for the Federació Andorrana de Triatló, trailed Malta's Liam Daly by eight seconds to claim second place. Aran Jorge also impressed, taking fifth in the same category, less than a minute behind the winner. This strong showing from Andorra's young athletes underscores the rising strength of the nation's junior triathlon scene.
Eduard Pellicer Álvarez represented Andorra in the 40-44 age group sprint event.
The competition took place on 16 June 2026, with images from the Federació Andorrana de Triatló capturing Sánchez on the podium.
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