This August 17, the capital of the Valley will be the epicenter of a unique competition in the continent, where the Caleña culture is mixed with the best athletics in the world.
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This Sunday, August 17, Cali will be the scene of an athletic appointment without comparison: the Fourth version of the Pacific Racean event that not only brings together more than 5,000 runners from 20 countries, but has won the title of The fastest and most technical kilometers in Latin America. The test also has a unique seal in the continent: the certification World Athletics elite.
“It is an honor and a pride to bring proof of this level to our beloved Cali. The Pacific career reflects the culture of our city and brings together the best fondistas in the world and Colombia,” he said Luis Felipe I candirector of the contest.
The international elite list impresses. Among men stands out Rodrigue Faithby Burundi, third in the world ranking of 10k with a record of 26:54, a brand achieved in Germany this year. “Cali's climate is perfect to run fast, the tour feels comfortable. I hope to make a great race,” said the fondista, who arrives after being crowned in the half marathon of Prague.
Next to you will be names like Is me (Tanzania), champion in the average and marathon of Zanzíbar; William Amponsah (Ghana), university gold in the US in the 10,000 meters; Awet habte (Eritrea), runner -up in Doha; Charles Matata (Kenya), winner in Holland and Beijing; Ararso Negasa (Ethiopia), with podiums in Italy; Daniel Teklebrhan (USA), First in San Blas and Philadelphia; and Tisa dibisa (Ethiopia), Top 10 in Tokyo with a personal record of 27:59.
In the female branch, the defender of the title, the Kenyan Gladys Kwambokacurrent African champion of 10,000 meters, heads a stellar group. It is accompanied by figures like Miriam Chebet (Kenya), Bicampeone of the half marathon of Istanbul and protagonist of the Diamond League in Oslo; Sye Cheyak (Kenya), winner in China; Rebeca Chelangat (Uganda), champion in Ostrava; Janet mutungi (Kenya), winner in Japan; and Stephanie Bruce (USA), With titles in Pittsburgh and Podios in California.
Colombia also plays strong
The local team arrives with power. The Antioquia Carolina Tabares10,000 -meter national champion and recent 15K winner in the Cali marathon, leads the Colombian Navy. To her are added fondistas of great experience as Iván González, Mauricio González, Muriel Coneo, Leidy Lozano, Leidy Romero, Alexandra Aldana, Lina Pantoja, Angie Nocua and Stefany López.
The combination of local talent and foreign figures guarantees a high level show, where speed, strategy and resistance will test the best.
With more than 5,000 runners between elite and fans, the Pacific 10K race is consolidated as an event that It transcends sports. It is a sample of Cali's vitality, a city that vibrates to the rhythm of sport and is projected as an international scenario of great competitions.
This Sunday, the Sultana del Valle will not only see the fastest in the world: will live an athletic party that celebrates the culture, resistance and pride Caleño.
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