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In pictures: Challenge Madrid 2019

Another insight into an international race as we take a look at the recent Challenge Madrid in Spain through the lens of José Luis Hourcade
Chief Correspondent
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Last weekend saw the third edition of most recent Full Distance addition to the annual schedule of Challenge Family races, Challenge Madrid (www.challenge-madrid.com). A challenging course, the bike section runs between the last foothills of the Sierra del Guadarrama and the first elevations of the Sierra de Gredos. This is no drag-strip route, but provides some stunning views along the way, while providing a tough, but realistic challenge.

Once again, we are pleased to welcome the images of José Luis Hourcade (www.joseluishourcade.com) to the pages of Tri247.

Challenge Madrid, Sunday 22nd September 2019
3.8km / 180km / 42.2km – FULL RESULTS

PRO MEN

1st – Victor Del Corral (ESP) – 8:52:48
2nd – Joan Nadal Clar (ESP) – 9:00:16
3rd – Domenico Passuello (ITA) – 9:07:21

PRO WOMEN

1st – Lisa Roberts (USA) – 9:54:56
2nd – Miriam Van Reijen (NED) – 10:13:21
3rd – Verena Walter (GER) – 10:17:59

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Pablo Dapena Gonzalez – his day would end early with a puncture

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
The Pro athletes enter the water
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
And the Age-Groupers too
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Swimming on the Pantano de San Juan
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
That’s one way to get around…

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Victor Del Corral had a lot of time to claw back after the swim
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Pakillo Fernandez Cortes was one of the early leaders

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Joan Nadal Clar
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Stunning scenery at Challenge Madrid
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Lisa Roberts

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Domenico Passuello

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Victor Del Corral in T2
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
A brief sit down for Joan Nadal Clar

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade

Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Passuello would finish third
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Verena Walter (left) and Lisa Roberts. Running in different directions – but they would share the same podium at the finish
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Winner in 2017, Lisa Roberts won Challenge Madrid again
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Second place for Miriam Van Reijen (NED)
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
Verena Walter complete to Womens Pro podium
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
The top three Pro Men on the podium
Challenge Madrid 2019 / Photo - Jose Luis Hourcade
The top three Pro Women celebrate
John Levison
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John Levison
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.
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