Live from Behobia – San Sebastian 2024: broadcast of the popular race

Chakib Lakhgar and Mireya Guarner were the big winners of Behobia – San Sebastian. The Errenteria athlete dominated the race from start to finish, including the scare, while the Catalan had to wait until the final kilometers to gain a few meters advantage over Maitane Melero and thus cross the finish line in first position.

In the men’s category, it didn’t take long for Chaqib Lakhgar to take command of Behobia – San Sebastian. And the runner from Errenteria, a big favorite in the men’s category, quickly distanced himself from his rivals as soon as he reached the streets of Irun. After the 5th kilometer, Chakib was at a record pace with a time of 14:55, while Iraitz Arrospeed did not seem to have a very good time in the first kilometers and continued to bring up the rear of the last pursuit group. through this first link with a lag of only 15 seconds.

The Villabona player was accompanied in this group of favorites by Carles Montlor, Ander Sagarzaza, Ruben Morales, Gonzalo Fuentes, Diego Mentrida, Andoni Acebedo, Axo Castro and Daniel Alvarez. However, after the first half hour, Chakib’s distance increased (30:27), and fighting began behind him, in the pursuit group. It’s only been 28 seconds, which means there’s still a lot to go through.

Of course, Chakib slowed down a little at the 15th kilometer (46:03), at the height of Pasaya his lead decreased by 18 seconds in relation to Ruben Morales (46:22), now 23 more than the Irish Arrospeed. group. Of course, the one from Villabona showed his strength on the always demanding summit of Miracruz, where he took command of the pursuit group and was left alone to search for Chakib. However, his strong pace prevented him from approaching the pace of Errenteria, who had finally gained credibility. Great triumph for Chakib, who thus adds his third “chapel” to Behobia – San Sebastian.

For women, the main favorites started in a small group led by Behobia – San Sebastian. After the 5th kilometer, only six of them set the pace with a time of 18:24: Maite Arraiza, Marta Bernardi, Ana Llorens, Maitane Melero, Lorena Plano, Mireya Guarner and Marina Bagur. The equality remained until the halfway point: six runners completed the 10 km distance. for a time of 37:18. Of course, in the midst of Pasaya, the unity was broken and Maitane Melero starred in a beautiful one-on-one with Mireya Guarner. However, the Catalan proved to be much more confident on the climb to the top of Miracruz and there she consolidated her victory on the Behobia – San Sebastian route. The woman from Guipuzcoa barely managed to finish in third place, behind Lorena Plano.

Athletes on roller skates and wheelchairs

An athlete from San Pedro won the wheelchair category. He did it with authority, finishing in 35:07. Luis Miguel Marquina finished second and Thibaut Benoit third.

In the videos, Aitor Agorreta won the close final. He did it in 36:27, just two seconds ahead of Simon Villalobos in second place. David Gonzalo finished third in 36:33.

Direct flight from Behobia – San Sebastian.

La Behobia – San Sebastian is once again a celebration of athletics. And many of the 27,600 participants have already started taking part in the calendar’s most popular test. Ahead: 20 km. and 220 meters of the route are practically unchanged compared to last year. Raul Melero and Karel Lopez will broadcast live, although their commentary will be accompanied by athlete Sarah Villasante (second classification in 2023), as well as runner Sergio Roman. The foursome will bring the atmosphere at the head of the race and throughout the route to the whole world thanks to the signal offered by the website and traditionally followed by thousands of people.