Juan Antonio “Chiki” Pérez, Spanish half marathon champion, and María José Pérez are the new athletes who join Joma. Both have trusted a brand that is at the level of the best.
The #JomaTeam keeps growing, as the brand now announces the addition of two references in Spanish athletics: Juan Antonio “Chiki” Pérez, Spanish half marathon champion, and his sister María José Pérez, one of the best long-distance runners in the country. With this step, Joma reaffirms its commitment to elite athletics and its focus on technological innovation in its high-performance running footwear and textiles.
Who is Chiki Pérez? The Spanish half marathon champion
With a consolidated career and great results in long distance and road races, Chiki Pérez is one of the most outstanding runners on the national scene. Among his most recent successes are his title as Spanish champion in the half marathon, having the third best Spanish time in history in the 10K (27:45), maintaining a top 5 position nationally in the half marathon, and being an international athlete 20 times. A safe bet for excellence.
María José Pérez: a debutant among the best debutants in the marathon
On her part, María José Pérez burst onto the scene in the queen distance of long-distance running. In her debut at the Valencia Marathon 2023, she stopped the clock at 2:26, one of the best times ever achieved by a Spanish athlete in her debut. Her profile combines talent, dedication, and a spirit of overcoming challenges.
Elite technology: sneakers with carbon plate and technical textile
Both athletes will compete with the Joma R-5000 running sneakers, the high-end model with a carbon plate designed to offer maximum performance. They will also wear the Elite line of technical clothing, made with ultralight, breathable materials and cutting-edge finishes such as Micro-Mesh System and laser cutting. These technologies have been developed to meet the demands of the world’s best runners.
In conclusion, Joma and Chiki Pérez are starting a new stage together, with the shared goal of continuing to make history in athletics. Joma already equips top-level federations and athletes, and with this alliance, it further strengthens its presence in the main long-distance and mid-distance competitions.