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
DNF. Alice Capone ITA DNF
DNF. Elena Danilova RUS DNF
DNF. Nelmare Loubser RSA DNF
DNF. Thays Dos Santos BRA DNF
DNF. Yasuko Yatogi JPN DNF
Results: U23 Men
DSQ. Erick Peña VEN DSQ
DNF. Mart Suurkivi EST DNF
DNF. Shigeki Yoshida JPN DNF
DNF. Jose Luis Cordova MEX DNF
DNF. José Veiga POR DNF
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
DNF. Anna Godoy Contreras ESP DNF
DNF. Miriam Casillas García ESP DNF
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
DNF. Erick De La Torre MEX DNF
Results: Elite Women
1. Katie Hewison GBR 02:02:45
DNF. Estefania Dominguez ESP DNF
DNF. Alae Brand RSA DNF
DNF. Rachel Chambers USA DNF
DNF. Karla Urbina VEN DNF
Results: Elite Men
DSQ. Sergio Silva POR DSQ
DSQ. Daniel Antonioli ITA DSQ
DNF. Travis Johnston RSA DNF
DNF. Carlos Guanchez VEN DNF
DNF. Gered Dunne USA DNF
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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