Rocío Navarro and Lilian Cazorla, from Club Nerja de Atletismo Trops-Cueva de Nerja, have been called up by the RFEA for the Under-20 World Championships in Oregon (USA), from August 4 to 9.
The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA) has selected two athletes from Club Nerja de Atletismo Trops-Cueva de Nerja to represent Spain at the Under-20 World Championships, which will take place in Oregon (United States) from August 4 to 9. Rocío Navarro and Lilian Cazorla, both specialists in the 400 meters, will be part of the national team in the women's 4x400 and mixed 4x400 relays.
Navarro, who won a silver medal at the Under-20 Spanish Championships in Albacete, and Cazorla, who finished in fourth place in the same competition, have been chosen by the federation's coaches for this major international event. Their inclusion marks a new milestone for the Nerja club, which has demonstrated a remarkable level of training and results over the past season.
Club Nerja de Atletismo Trops-Cueva de Nerja managed to place fourteen athletes among the top eight in the country at the national Under-20 event in Albacete, in addition to winning two medals. This collective success has been the platform that has propelled Navarro and Cazorla to the Spanish national team.
Both athletes arrive at the World Championships with the experience of having competed at the highest national level. Navarro, with her silver, and Cazorla, just missing the podium, have shown performances that place them among the promising talents of Spanish athletics. Their participation in Oregon will be an opportunity for further growth and to put Nerja's name on the international athletics map.
The Under-20 World Championships will bring together the best young athletes from around the globe in the state of Oregon, known for its athletic tradition. For the two from Nerja, it will be their first experience at a world championship, an important step in their sporting careers.
The club, presided over by Antonio López, has expressed its satisfaction with the call-up and highlighted the work of the athletes and the coaching staff. The 2026 season has been particularly bright for the entity, which sees its young talents reaching international heights.
Rocío Navarro and Lilian Cazorla will join the rest of the Spanish team in the coming days to prepare for the competition. The women's and mixed 4x400 relays will be the events in which they aim to make their mark. The RFEA is confident that both will bring speed and consistency to the team.
For athletics fans in Axarquía, this news is a source of pride. Nerja is once again in the spotlight in elite sports, with two young talents who will carry the municipality's name around the world. The support from Club Nerja de Atletismo and Cueva de Nerja as a sponsor has been fundamental to this success.
The Under-20 World Championships in Oregon will undoubtedly be a showcase for these two athletes, who have already proven their worth at the national level. Now, the challenge is international.
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