Athlete from Marina Baixa smashes the Madrid Vertical Race record

The athlete completed the skyscraper ascent in 6 minutes and 21 seconds, beating the previous record.

Image of an athlete preparing for a vertical race in a modern urban setting.
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Image of an athlete preparing for a vertical race in a modern urban setting.

An athlete from the Marina Baixa region achieved a historic milestone this Saturday at the Eurostars Madrid Tower Vertical Race, completing the 50-floor ascent in a record time of 6 minutes and 21 seconds.

The competition, held in one of Madrid's tallest buildings, saw the runner beat the previous record by 17 seconds, a mark that had stood for years. With this victory, the athlete confirms his excellent form in the towerrunning discipline.
During the race, the participant maintained a constant and precise pace, overcoming the 1,000 steps of the course with refined technique. According to the athlete, the decisive moment came after the 40th floor, where he decided to increase his intensity to secure the final victory.

"After the rest period, I arrived in top form and with very good feelings. I had planned to break the race record, and that is what happened."

the athlete
This triumph comes after a difficult week for the athlete, who suffered severe dehydration in another recent competition due to high temperatures. Thanks to specific recovery work and preparation with his technical team, he was able to show his best version in the capital.
With this victory, the runner, who balances his sporting career with his profession as a baker, continues to establish himself as one of the most prominent specialists on the national scene, with his sights already set on future international challenges.