Overview
- Orio’s men’s trainera San Nikolas was the only crew to break the 20-minute barrier in the third heat at the Zarauzko Ikurriña.
- The 19:47.10 time awarded Orio the maximum 12 points and strengthened its near-insurmountable position atop the Eusko Label Liga standings.
- Coach Iker Zabala and the rowers have publicly set their sights on winning La Concha, a regatta Orio has not claimed since 2019.
- In the women’s Liga Euskotren, Arraun Lagunak asserted its dominance with a clear 10:29.80 victory in the second heat at Zarautz.
- Demanding sea conditions at Zarautz highlighted the significance of sub-20 and sub-11 minute performances as form indicators ahead of this season’s marquee races.