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Paul McGrath and María Pérez lead the march in Victoria Square

Spanish athletics relies on its leaders as they compete against Italy in the race walking events.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Paul McGrath and María Pérez lead the march in Victoria Square — Archive photoPhoto: Policía Nacional de los colombianos · Flickr · BY-SA

This Saturday, Spanish athletics is relying on the skills of its standout race walkers, Paul McGrath and María Pérez, who are leading the national representation in the race walking event in Victoria Square. This day is crucial as the Spanish team faces a strong Italian team in a series of competitions.

María Pérez, who has won the European Championship several times, emerges as a key figure in this competition. Reports indicate that this morning's race walking event carries high expectations, and the Spanish team hopes that success will resonate with the theme 'Glory' during the event.

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