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Alberto García and María Laborda Win Speed Titles as Copa de España Opens in Mijas

The opening day decided the speed crowns on a new 15-meter wall built for the event.

Overview

  • García took the men's crown in 5.52 seconds, beating Miguel Gómez in the final after a late slip, with Oriol Codina securing bronze in 5.75.
  • Laborda won the women's title in 7.58, a personal best, ahead of Leire Ruiz, with Julia Pacheco third.
  • Eleven specialists (eight men and three women) contested the speed rounds on the new wall at the Las Lagunas fairgrounds.
  • Andalucía hosts a major national climbing stop for the first time as the two-day meet continues Sunday with absolute boulder finals and youth speed rounds.
  • Spectator access is free and Teledeporte carries the finals, with 317 athletes registered including local Andalusian entrants, while some national team regulars are away at the European championships.