Andorran Guillem López-Cross Wins Gold and Silver at OCR Worlds in Ireland
In the 45-49 category at the Obstacle Course Racing Championships, he dominated Saturday's demanding 12K after Friday's 3K podium. The athlete cherishes sharing the experience with his family most.
Key Points
- López-Cross earned silver in Short 3K and gold in Standard 12K in 45-49 age group.
- Events held in Limerick, Ireland, with Standard 12K more challenging due to extra obstacles.
- Son Guillem, 10, debuted and placed 13th in his age group.
- Sponsored by Andbank, AnyósPark, UrbanGym, and 468 Esport; calls family moment greatest achievement.
Guillem López-Cross Secures Gold and Silver at OCR World Championships in Ireland
Andorran athlete Guillem López-Cross, representing the OCRA team, won gold in the Standard 12K event and silver in the Short 3K at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships in Limerick, Ireland.
In the 45-49 age category, López-Cross took second place in Friday's Short 3K race. He then claimed first in Saturday's more challenging Standard 12K, which featured greater fatigue and additional obstacles.
The results, reported by Diari d'Andorra, update earlier accounts of two silvers and highlight a standout performance to close his season. López-Cross continues to receive backing from sponsors including Andbank, AnyósPark, UrbanGym and 468 Esport.
He shared the event with his family, notably his 10-year-old son Guillem, who debuted at the worlds and finished 13th in his age group. López-Cross called this family milestone his greatest achievement, beyond the medals themselves.
The athlete described the trip as unforgettable, with the hardware serving as motivation to train harder and compete for Andorra internationally. Memories from the podium, he said, will endure long after the medals are hung up.
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