Joma athletes Lauren Harris and Pauline Stey claimed gold at their 2026 Indoor National Championships wearing the Joma R-5000, setting new national records in race walking.
The Joma R-5000 once again stands at the top of international athletics performance. Sponsored athletes Lauren Harris and Pauline Stey secured gold medals in their respective Indoor National Championships, each breaking the national record in race walking.
This double achievement reinforces the competitive performance of the Joma R-5000 at elite level.
2026 Indoor National Championships Results:
- Lauren Harris – Gold medal in 5000m race walk and new United States national record.
- Pauline Stey – Gold medal in 3000m race walk and new French national record.
These results strengthen Joma’s position in the elite international race walking scene.
What are the Joma R-5000?
The Joma R-5000 are high-performance carbon plate running shoes specifically designed for competition and particularly suited for race walking due to their biomechanical advantages:
- Maximum stride transition efficiency thanks to the carbon plate
- Enhanced structural stability
- High propulsion reactivity
- Lightweight design for middle- and long-distance events
Their construction responds to the technical demands of race walking: constant ground contact, controlled foot strike, and high cadence.
Technology designed for race walking performance
The Joma R-5000 optimizes three key factors in race walking:
- Midfoot Stability: Improves technical control and reduces unnecessary torsion.
- Reactive Toe-Off: The carbon plate combined with advanced midsole technology ensures an efficient transition from heel strike to propulsion.
- Lightweight Structure: Reduces fatigue in high-intensity competitive events.
This balance is decisive in competitions where every second matters.
Proven elite competition performance
Two gold medals. Two national records. One model.
The Joma R-5000 played a key role at the 2026 Indoor National Championships, confirming that innovation applied to race walking biomechanics makes a difference at the highest international level.
Joma continues moving forward alongside its athletes — supporting every step toward new records.