Gijon Duathlon World Championships Press Conference Highlights

by Erin Greene on 23 Sep, 2011 06:28 • Español

Elite duathlon athletes Rob Woestenborghs (BEL) and Sandra Levenez (FRA) joined Spain’s Victor del Corral and Ana Burgos to answer questions on Friday prior to the 2011Gijon ITU Duathlon World Championships.

Woestenborghs and Levenez each took second place in their respective divisions at the 2010 ITU World Championships and are favoured to medal in Gijon. Corral and Burgos, who both finished just outside of podium position in 2010, will look to place in the top three as they each compete on native turf.

Rob Woestenborghs (BEL)
On Belgians collecting the top three spots in 2010:
“This year is different. Last year, we all had the same advantage on the bike. We were all good on it, but not the best in either the run or bike. This year we have a different time. The two athletes are new. They are better runners than cyclists, so we will have a different strategy.”

On the race course:
“Of course, I like the course in Edinburgh. I like a course that is more than flat. But, this is a championships and there are medals at stake, so I’ll do my best.”

Sandra Levenez (FRA)
On how her race strategy this year differs from 2010:
“The course is very different this year. I will have to adapt. I will do everything possible to do well.”

Ana Burgos (ESP)
On her condition:
“I am in good form. After this, I will compete in another race and then the marathon in Sevilla. After that I hope to be in good form for the next season.”

On advocating for women’s sports in Spain:
“I will collaborate with a women’s race after this. I support women’s sports. I think there are a lot of women in Spain who want to compete but are afraid. They are interested in sport, but afraid to compete.”

Victor Del Corral (ESP)
On his hopes for medaling:
“Last year, I was happy with my finish. I am in good form now. I have not raced in six weeks, so I had plenty of time to get ready for the championships. I hope to be on the podium this year. I prefer triathlon cross because it is more technical, but I’m ready to race.”

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Related Event: 2011 Gijon ITU Duathlon World Championships

24 - 25 Sep, 2011 • event page • all results

Results: U23 Women
1.	Alexandra Cassan Ferrier	FRA	02:05:43
2.	Sofie Hooghe	BEL	02:09:24
3.	Arina Shulgina	KAZ	02:13:32
4.	María Ortega De Miguel	ESP	02:14:17
5.	Ami Haishima	JPN	02:14:53

Results: U23 Men
1.	Etienne Diemunsch	FRA	01:50:36
2.	Matthew Gunby	GBR	01:51:40
3.	Miguel Arraiolos	POR	01:51:51
4.	Fernando Alarza	ESP	01:51:54
5.	Miguel Angel Fidalgo	ESP	01:52:28

Results: Junior Women
1.	Joselyn Daniely Brea Abreu	TRI	01:03:12
2.	Elena Maria Petrini	ITA	01:03:37
3.	Melina Alonso Aradas	ESP	01:03:51
4.	Georgina Schwiening	GBR	01:04:07
5.	Aleksandra Antkiewicz	POL	01:04:31

Results: Junior Men
1.	Matthias Steinwandter	ITA	00:56:31
2.	David Mendoza	MEX	00:56:36
3.	David Castro Fajardo	ESP	00:56:36
4.	Nan Oliveras	ESP	00:56:38
5.	Delian Stateff	ITA	00:56:42

Results: Elite Women
1.	Katie Hewison	GBR	02:02:45
2.	Jenny Schulz	GER	02:02:47
3.	Sandra Levenez	FRA	02:02:54
4.	Stefanie Bouma	NED	02:03:29
5.	Ainhoa Murua Zubizarreta	ESP	02:03:47

Results: Elite Men
1.	Roger Roca Dalmau	ESP	01:51:22
2.	Victor Manuel Del Corral Morales	ESP	01:51:29
3.	Benoit Nicolas	FRA	01:51:30
4.	Sergey Yakovlev	AIN	01:51:35
5.	Matt Russell	USA	01:51:36

Results: 80-84 Male AG
1.	Edward Maruna	USA	04:35:18

Results: 75-79 Male AG
1.	Raino Kiander	FIN	02:34:18
2.	Wolfgang Funk	GER	02:44:43
3.	Arnott Kidd	GBR	02:51:45
4.	Eric Barber	GBR	02:58:49
5.	David Peck	GBR	03:05:01

Results: 75-79 Female AG
1.	Gabriele Pelz	GER	04:20:28

Results: 70-74 Male AG
1.	Francesco Fiori	ITA	02:25:07
2.	Warren Taylor	USA	02:35:56
3.	James Girand	USA	02:47:02
4.	Frank Lalo	FRA	03:05:00
5.	Ray Bunn	GBR	03:10:56

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02:24 - 20 Sep, 2011
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