Spain
Spanish marathon runner at 82 has muscle mass like that of a 30-year-old
Toledo-born Juan López is taking part in a scientific study to explain his sporting achievements at his advanced age
J. M. L.
Spain
Toledo-born Juan López is taking part in a scientific study to explain his sporting achievements at his advanced age
The event attracted participants from 84 countries and confirmed its status among the fastest half marathons in the world this year
The Spaniard saw his 16-match winning start to the 2026 season halted after Daniil Medvedev produced a near-flawless performance in California
All three Malaga province sides in Spain's third tier managed to avoid defeat over the weekend
Drama deep into stoppage time capped a frantic night at La Rosaleda as Funes's side moved to within a point of the automatic promotion spots
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The inland Malaga province side moved to within a point of the play-offs after winning their game in hand, while Marbella FC’s own outstanding fixture ended in a draw
Bilbao teenager Egoitz Bijueska secured the title in his fourth and final run with a score of 95.83
Two potential sites for the 'new Rosaleda' were ruled out after planners assessed urban planning constraints, land availability, accessibility and environmental factors
Elsewhere in the third tier of Spanish football, both Antequera CF and Marbella FC suffered costly defeats
The Spaniard produced a late surge of birdies and a record-equalling score to secure his first individual title since September 2024
Having twice enjoyed a two-goal cushion, the home side were in control until Víctor García's sending-off allowed Valladolid back into the game
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A late David Larrubia strike in a fiercely contested regional derby ended the hosts’ 11-match unbeaten home run and sent around 2,000 travelling supporters into raptures
The Martín Carpena arena was transformed with nine temporary courts and welcomed 340 players from 27 countries