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Massimo Stano Sets World Record as Italy and Spain Shine at European Race Walking Championships

The Italian walker shattered the 35 km world record while María Pérez secured individual gold, leading standout performances in Poděbrady.

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Overview

  • Massimo Stano of Italy broke the world record in the men’s 35 km race walk with a time of 2:20:43, securing individual gold and leading Italy to team victory.
  • Spain’s María Pérez claimed gold in the women’s 35 km race walk with a time of 2:38:59, cementing her dominance in the event and contributing to Spain’s team silver.
  • Miguel Ángel López set a new Spanish national record of 2:23:48, earning bronze in the men’s race and helping Spain secure second place in the team standings.
  • German walker Christopher Linke finished second in the men’s race with a national record time of 2:23:21, showcasing strong individual performance.
  • Manuel Bermúdez of Spain achieved a personal best of 2:28:43, finishing eighth in the men’s race and qualifying directly for the Tokyo World Championships.