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Bahía Blanca’s Manuel Córsico and Fernanda Lastra Triumph in 67th Circuito de Reyes
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Bahía Blanca, Argentina – The 67th edition of the traditional Circuito de Reyes saw over 2,200 runners hit the streets of Bahía Blanca, with Manuel Córsico and Fernanda Lastra emerging victorious. The event, organized by the Asociación Alumni and supported by the Municipalidad de Bahía Blanca and the Consorcio de Gestión del Puerto, attracted a diverse range of participants, including the legendary ex-atlete olímpico Gustavo Aguirre.
Men’s Race:
Bahiense Manuel Córsico successfully defended his title, completing the 8.540-meter course in an impressive 25 minutes 09 seconds. Lucas Machado (26m 31s) and Braian Rudolf (27m 38s) rounded out the top three, both hailing from Bahía.
Women’s Race:
Fernanda Lastra from Río Colorado secured the women’s title with a time of 32 minutes 18 seconds. Belén Iardino (33m 12s) from Tres Arroyos and Romina Boleiro (34m 06s) from the same city took the second and third spots, respectively.
Notable Mentions:
- Paris Senesi, at 94 years old, was the event’s oldest participant, inspiring runners throughout the competition.
- Luis Hernández won the category for runners with disabilities, completing the course in a remarkable time using a wheelchair.
- The event also hosted a family-friendly walk two hours prior to the main race.
Records and History:
Miguel Ángel Guerra holds the record for the fastest completion of the 8.540-meter course, with a time of 24 minutes, 42 seconds 9 décimas set in 2020. "Mito" Guerra surpassed the previous record held by Matías Roth (24m 47s).
In recent years, the winners of the Circuito de Reyes have been:
- 2024: Manuel Córsico (Bahía) and Constanza Garrido (Tres Arroyos)
- 2023: Cristian Cabrera (Carhué) and María de los Ángeles "Pitu" Pereyra (Punta Alta)
The 2024 edition saw Córsico and Garrido repeat their victories, with times of 25 minutes 27 seconds and 31 minutes 17 seconds, respectively.
The Circuito de Reyes continues to bring the Bahía Blanca community together, celebrating sportsmanship, resilience, and unity.