Andorran Samu Ponce Finishes 8th in Marató Pirineu Ultra
Andorran runner Samu Ponce achieved a solid top-10 finish in the 43km Salomon Ultra Pirineu race in Spain's Bagà, navigating 2,900m of elevation amid challenging conditions.
Key Points
- Samu Ponce completed 43km course with 2,900m elevation in 3:59:25.
- Finished 21:11 behind winner Alain Santamaría (3:38:14) in Bagà, Spain.
- Represents Altra Running Europe; top-10 in demanding mountain marathon.
- Podium: 2nd Josep Miret, 3rd Robert Matayango despite tough weather.
Andorran athlete Samu Ponce placed eighth in the Marató Pirineu, part of the Salomon Ultra Pirineu series, completing the 43km course with 2,900 metres of positive elevation gain in 3 hours, 59 minutes and 25 seconds.
The race took place in Bagà, Spain, where Ponce finished 21 minutes and 11 seconds behind the winner, Alain Santamaría. Santamaría clocked 3 hours, 38 minutes and 14 seconds to claim victory.
Ponce, who represents Altra Running Europe, secured a strong top-10 result in the demanding mountain marathon despite tough conditions. The event unfolded without alterations to the course, even as weather challenges impacted other categories.
Previous reports noted the podium finishers as Josep Miret in second and Robert Matayango in third, underscoring Ponce's competitive showing in the Pirineu ultra circuit.
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