Mexican Race Walker Alegna González Wins Second Consecutive Madrid Title

Alegna González has once again claimed the top spot at the Gran Premio Internacional Madrid Marcha in Spain, marking her second consecutive win at the event. The Mexican race walker crossed the finish line of the 10-kilometer race on Madrid's Gran Vía with a time of 44:03, securing the gold medal.

This victory represents González's fourth win in the last five weeks, showcasing a remarkable period of success. Her recent triumphs include a gold medal at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, USA, where she also improved her personal best in the 5,000 meters. Additionally, she secured first place in Rio Maior, Portugal, and at the Gran Premio Internacional Cantonés in A Coruña, Spain.

"This was my fourth competition in five weeks, so I felt a little tired," González admitted in an interview with World Athletics. "My coach, Ignacio Zamudio, recommended waiting until the final laps to attack… And that's what I did. I feel very proud to retain the title. Now I will train for a couple of months in Chihuahua for the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo."

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This was my fourth competition in five weeks, so I felt a little tired. My coach, Ignacio Zamudio, recommended waiting until the final laps to attack… And that's what I did. I feel very proud to retain the title. Now I will train for a couple of months in Chihuahua for the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo.

The podium was rounded out by Peru's Evelyn Inga, who finished in 44:16, and Spain's Aldara Meilán, with a time of 44:34. González began her decisive push around the sixth kilometer, maintaining an unstoppable pace throughout the race, which is part of the World Athletics Race Walking Tour.

González's next major challenge will be the Central American and Caribbean Games, scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 8 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Despite facing tough competition and warm weather, she expressed confidence in her mental strength, stating, "I have seen myself very well mentally and I have been able to win, which was my goal."

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Despite the tough competition that I have had and the heat, I have seen myself very well mentally and I have been able to win, which was my goal.