After finishing the Challenge Salou in mid -May, Judith Corachán (Sant Boi de Llobregat, 1984) announced that this would be his last year as a professional. His head, more than his legs, said enough, and the announcement took a weight off. A liberation that has allowed him to enjoy the triathlon again, his sport, in a goodbye in which he continues to perform at a good level while receiving the recognition and affection that he has earned throughout all these years. The last chapter of one of the great referents of the national and long distance national triathlon, which leaves a legacy that goes far beyond its sports successes.
After more than a decade in the elite, the Catalan, 40, says goodbye this Sunday of the international scene in the Long distance triathlon world championshipwhich is disputed in Pontevedra. The same scenario in which he was proclaimed runner -up in the world in 2019, one of the great milestones of his career. Among many others. Winner of Embrunmanpodium in Rothfive times champion of Spain of long distance, third in the Ironman of Vitoria and in the New Zealand, winner in Zarautz, in Salou … a endless achievements that build an exemplary trajectory, marked by constancy, humility and determination.
It is precisely those values that have allowed it to reach the top at the sports level and win the respect and admiration of the whole world of triathlon. “Not even in the best of my dreams I could have imagined that I would have the career I have had. The injuries have respected me and I have achieved great things, practically without having time to assimilate them. I have enjoyed very much and I consider myself very fortunate, I would not change anything,” he says.
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Judith It started in sport in the L'Hospitalet Swimming Clubwhere he is still training. He parked swimming and discovered the triathlon, a sport that captivated her and changed her life. “The best thing that the triathlon has given me is to have been able to discover incredible people. Javi, my husband, I met him in the Half de Vitoria de 2014. I also take people's love; It is overwhelming, the best reward, ”he says, excited.
Coral He has managed to connect with a community that values not only the athlete, but also the person. He has shown that you can compete in the elite while still being accessible, natural, close. In a world in which only triumphs are usually shown on social networks, the triathlete has also shared its difficulties and disappointments. He has exposed his fears, has talked about pressure and mental health, the difficulty of reconciling motherhood with high competition and, ultimately, of the least visible face of high performance.
Far from the sources of majority sport, it has been an example inside and outside the competition. Reference for many women – and not only women – who have launched into triathlon inspired by their way of competing, but also to live and understand sport.
After the World Cup, Coral The dorsal will be hung in the triathlon of Pálmatos (July 26) and will definitely say goodbye in Tot Tri Mallorca (October 11). For now, he has not had too much time to think about what will come. A future in which he wants to “enjoy more freedom, without the rigidity that entails being professional.” It will continue to participate in races, exploring other disciplines such as trail or open waters. Will continue linked to triatlón As a coach, helping her athletes reach her goals. And, above all, you can spend more time enjoying her family, who has accompanied her to compete for every corner of the world, her husband, and her little girl, Haru. Judith He says goodbye to the elite and does it as his sports career has lived: with humility, work and a smile. He takes the respect of his rivals, the love of the fans and the certainty of having lived his way with authenticity.
