Duelathlete María Narváez has been congratulated by the Nerja Town Hall after being crowned European duathlon champion in standard distance and sprint runner-up in Banyoles.
María Narváez has once again put Nerja on the map of European sport. The athlete, hailing from this municipality in Axarquía, has completed a dream 2026 season with a continental double that cements her as one of the references in duathlon on the old continent.
The Local Government Board of Nerja Town Hall has approved a congratulatory agreement for the athlete in recognition of her career. The mayor, José Alberto Armijo, emphasised that "María Narváez represents the values of sport and is a true pride for Nerja. Her effort, perseverance, and ability to overcome challenges have led her to place our town's name among the elite of European sport, becoming an example for all."
The great milestone of the season came in Banyoles, a town in Girona that hosted the European Duathlon Championship. There, Narváez was crowned continental champion in standard distance and also achieved the runner-up position in the sprint category. A double victory that speaks to her versatility and endurance.
These titles add to the national and regional achievements she has garnered throughout the year. The duathlete has secured the Andalusian Championship, the Andalusian Duathlon Circuit, and the Spanish Olympic Distance Duathlon Championship in her age group. A record that reflects an outstanding level of fitness.
The institutional recognition does not stop at the municipal level. The congratulatory agreement will be submitted for ratification at the next ordinary session of the municipal corporation's plenary. A gesture that seeks to give even more visibility to the merits of an athlete who continues to enhance the name of Nerja.
María Narváez combines endurance, ambition, and a remarkable ability to compete at the highest level. Her sporting evolution has led her to compete alongside the best duathletes on the continent, demonstrating that local talent can shine on the European stage.
For the residents of Nerja, Narváez's success is a source of pride and an example that effort and perseverance are rewarded. The athlete has become a role model for the young talents of the municipality, who see in her a reflection of their aspirations.
The upcoming municipal plenary session will serve to formalise a recognition that, beyond protocol, values grassroots sport and the local talent pool. Narváez, with her career, shows that from a town in Axarquía, one can reach the highest echelons of European sport.
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