Joma delivers strong performances in running and race walking
Joma delivered a high-level weekend in athletics, with standout results in both running and race walking. Athletes associated with the brand achieved victories, records and medals at the Zaragoza Marathon, the Spanish Road Championships and the Race Walking World Cup.
Zaragoza Marathon: win and course record in the 10K
The Zaragoza Marathon, where Joma is the official technical sponsor, was one of the key events of the weekend, marked by demanding conditions that increased the difficulty of the race.
In the women’s 10K:
- Cristina Espejo, first place and course record (33:58)
In the men’s 10K:
- Pol Espinosa, third place (29:47)
In the marathon distance:
- Mohamed El Talhaoui, third place in demanding weather conditions.
Spanish Road Championships: national title and championship record
At the Spanish Road Championships, Joma athletes delivered strong performances in the mile and 5K:
- Naima Ait Alibou. Spanish mile champion and championship record (CR)
- Pedro Viciosa. Bronze medal in the mile competing in Joma performance running shoes.
- Hugo de Miguel. Bronze medal in the 5K, also wearing Joma performance running shoes
Race Walking World Cup: international medals and standout performances
The Race Walking World Cup featured strong performances from Joma athletes across both individual and team events:
Individual results:
- Misgana Wakuma (Ethiopia). Silver medal in the half marathon and best-ever result by an African race walker
- Sofía Santacreu. Fourth place overall
- Lauren Harris (USA). 13th place and new national record, improving her mark by five minutes
Team medals
- José Manuel Pérez and Manuel Bermúdez. Team bronze in the marathon
- Álvaro López and Paul McGrath. Team silver in the half marathon
- Antía Chamosa and Sofía Santacreu. Team silver in the half marathon
Performance and presence in national and international athletics
The weekend results highlight Joma’s presence in key competitions and the performance of its athletes across disciplines, from road running to race walking at both national and international level.
This performance is supported by the development of high-performance running footwear, designed to meet the demands of competition across different distances.
Joma running shoes used in competition are engineered to provide responsiveness, stability and efficiency, adapting to different paces and race formats.
