Alvaro Martin, a real Olympic medalist
“I’m a very normal guy, from a town in the south of Extremadura with 6,000 inhabitants. And to think that you can win an Olympic medal is a dream come true and also hopeful for others who will say, ‘Damn, he’s a normal guy, made of flesh and blood,'” Álvaro Martín told TVE.
With his mouth dry from the emotion, the effort and the interviews, the walker from Extremadura analysed his career. “I have always known how to stay in the second line, always in front but never showing my face. I have known how to compete well and play my cards.”
“We knew we were going to try to fight for a medal. It was the bronze, and seeing the results I think it’s the most I could aspire to,” he added, acknowledging the superiority of the Ecuadorian. Daniel Painteda brilliant Olympic champion. “Today he was at a much higher level than the rest,” he said.
“[Pintado]]comes from being vice-champion of the world of the 35 km walk and also in a tight final sprint with me. I am sure that it is a pride for Ecuador and for Latin America, as will be the silver medal of Caio Bonfim in Brazil,” said Alvaro Martin.
“Let all Ecuadorians know how difficult it is to be an Olympic champion, so take care of it and honor it, because it is very difficult to be an Olympic champion.”
And also, as he learned in Tokyo 2020, to get on the podium.
