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Ostiz and Blasi Win European Road Titles as Spain’s Youth Rise in Drôme-Ardèche

The results cap a two-week medal surge for Paula Ostiz, underscoring Spain’s growing depth in junior and under-23 women’s racing.

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Mavi García.
Paula Blasi, con la medalla de oro.

Overview

  • Paula Ostiz claimed the junior road race at the European Championships in a two-up sprint over Switzerland’s Anja Grossmann, with Italy’s Chantal Pegolo taking bronze.
  • Spain’s junior squad showcased depth by placing three riders in the top 10 and five in the top 20, including Alejandra Neira in sixth, Lidia Castro in eighth, Irene Moreno in 15th and Celia Torres in 18th.
  • Ostiz’s victory follows her European time trial title earlier in the week and adds to a haul that includes multiple medals from the recent World Championships in Rwanda, totaling four medals in two weeks.
  • Earlier the same day, Paula Blasi won the under-23 road race solo after 85.7 km, finishing nine seconds ahead of a chasing trio.
  • Spain now counts three gold medals at these Europeans—two by Ostiz and one by Blasi—with Spanish media reporting that Blasi has signed with UAE for next season.