The Lanzarote club is proclaimed absolute champion and champion of young promises after a weekend full of successes, adding 36 medals and demonstrating its competitive power at a national level.
The Marlines de Lanzarote Canoeing Club signed a brilliant performance in the III Spanish Kayak de Mar Cup, held on May 24 and 25 at Playa del Postiguet, Alicante, being proclaimed champion in the absolute general classification and also in the young promises classification, in addition to reaching a valuable third place in the master classification.
With a delegation made up of 57 members between paddlers and technicians, the club competed with 56 boats in absolute categories and 16 in Young Promises, signing one of its most solid participations of the year. They competed against 392 paddlers from more than 37 national clubs who participated in this III Spanish Cup.
36 medals for the Marlines: complete list of winners
Saturday's session:
● Tobias Locrielle – 2nd place – Mixed Child A SS2
● Isabella García – 2nd place – Mixed Child A SS2
● Kevin Gálvez – 1st place – Child B Male SS2
● Felipe Locrielle – 1st place – Child B Male SS2
● Damián Fortes – 3rd place – Child B Male SS2
● Matteo González – 3rd place – Child B Male SS2
● Carla Medina – 1st place – Cadet A Female SS1
● Claudia Fortes – 2nd place – Cadet B Female SS1
● Iriome Nieves – 3rd place – Cadet B Male SS1
● Gabor Devora – 2nd place – Cadet Male SS1
● Ariadne Giménez – 3rd place – Junior Female SS1
● Nicolás Barbosa – 2nd place – Senior Male K1 Traditional
● Andrea Betancor – 2nd place – Senior Female K1 Traditional
● Axel Celmanti – 1st place – Senior Paracanoe PK3 SS1
● José Cánovas – 1st place – Senior Male OC1
● Andoni Muro – 1st place – Veteran 40-44 Male SS1
Sunday's session:
● Gabor Devora – 1st place – Cadet Mixed SS2
● Claudia Fortes – 1st place – Cadet Mixed SS2
● Iriome Nieves – 2nd place – Cadet Mixed SS2
● Maeva Carrión – 2nd place – Cadet Mixed SS2
● Carla Medina – 3rd place – Cadet Mixed SS2
● Gavin Girona – 3rd place – Cadet Mixed SS2
● Ariadne Giménez – 2nd place – Junior Mixed SS2
● Andor Devora – 2nd place – Junior Mixed SS2
● Llarina Martínez – 3rd place – Inclusive Mixed SS2
● Axel Celmanti – 3rd place – Inclusive Mixed SS2
● Sebastián Agredo – 3rd place – Junior Male SS2
● Diego Espinaza – 3rd place – Junior Male SS2
● Kevin Gálvez – 1st place – Child B Male SS1
● Felipe Locrielle – 3rd place – Child B Male SS1
● Nahia Armas – 3rd place – Child B Female SS1
In total, the club won 36 medals, divided into:
● 9 golds
● 11 silvers
● 16 bronzes
Team assessment
“Beyond the result, what really fills us is to see how the group continues to grow with commitment and dedication. Each regatta is an opportunity to continue building, and in this Cup we have once again demonstrated that daily effort pays off. I am very proud of the work of everyone, from the youngest to the oldest”, said José María García, president of the club.
“I am very happy, not only for the medals, but for everything we have experienced as a group. This type of competition makes you grow as an athlete and as a person”, said Ariadne Giménez, one of the most outstanding youth of the weekend.
Commitment, youth academy and future
This result leaves the club in an unbeatable position to face the last great challenge of the year: the Spanish Championship, where the Marlines will seek to close an impeccable season in the absolute and young promises leagues.
The expedition once again tested the club's ability to successfully face the great challenges involved in competing in the national calendar from the Canary Islands. A work that reflects the Marlines' commitment to training, high performance and the development of a youth academy that is already a benchmark throughout the country.
The Club Piragüismo Marlines de Lanzarote thanks the sponsors and collaborators, among which are the Government of the Canary Islands, Islas Canarias Latitud de Vida, PROMOTUR Turismo de Canarias, Deporte Canario, the Cabildo de Lanzarote, the Insular Sports Service, Turismo Lanzarote, Lanzarote European Sport Destination, the Art, Culture and Tourism Centers, the Arrecife City Council, Sports of the Arrecife City Council, Arrecife Tourism, NK Spain, Tripasión Eventos, Cicar, Máximo Rendimiento and High Pro Nutrition, who have made possible the realization of this important sporting event. Their commitment and support are essential to promote the development of canoeing in the region and promote the participation of talented athletes.
