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Iván Raña, in the sky of the world triathlon

The triathlete enters the "Hall of Fame" of World Triathlon just before the start of the Pontevedra Grand Final


The Galician, Iván Raña, became the first Spanish triathlete included by World Triathlon in its “Hall of Fame”, in recognition of his successful sporting career during the gala dinner prior to the Grand Final of the World Series that will take place this weekend of the week in Pontevedra.

Raña, a pioneer of this sport at national level, was crowned as the first Spanish world champion in 2002, and also won two other European championship titles and a gold in the Aquathlon World Cup, in addition to multiple victories in other races and three participations in the Olympic Games, in which he came fifth on two occasions (Sídney 2000 and Beijing 2008).

“the previous speech by Javi Gómez Noya, whom I have known for more than twenty years, moved me. I can only say thank you and it is very special that they give me the Hall of Fame here in Pontevedra, in my home”, said an excited Iván Raña after being recognized in the World Triathlon Hall of Fame.

“I hope you will experience the best Grand Final of the World Series in history. You will always have the doors of our house open,” said the mayor, Miguel Anxo Fernández Lores, giving the welcome to the people who participated in the gala dinner at the Liceo Casino in the city.

In addition, José Hidalgo, president of the Spanish Triathlon Federation, added to this beautiful recognition, pointing out the importance of the Galician figure in the history of this sport: “I was especially excited, because I saw Iván Raña grow from the beginning until he became a reference of triathlon worldwide. He had to be the first to receive this award because he was the first to pave the way for the Spanish Triathlon, he was a pioneer.”

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