The ceense ogr the minimum in 800 meters to participate in July in the European of Estonia
07 jun 2021 . Updated at 05:00 h.
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With his 1.95 height and 70 kilos of weight Elian Numa Lpez Iglesias (Cee, 2000) is, without a doubt, one of the benchmark track athletes on the Costa da Morte, if not the best, today. His latest brands and achievements, as well as the numerous accolades received, attest to this. The Ceense athlete is, to his 20 years old, Galician champion and runner-up of Spain in 800 meters dash. And a few days ago he obtained the minimum mark in Granada to participate in the next European under-23 championship, which will be held in Tallinn (Estonia) from July 8 to 11, a place that will have to be ratified in the championship of Spain to be held in two weeks. And, later, in Huelva he achieved his second personal best in 800 meters: 1.48.52. His best record is 1.47.87. Elian is undoubtedly going through one of the best moments in his already prolific career.
-How did you start in athletics?
-I was 12 years old and studying first year of ESO. Jorge Lario then founded the Club Olimpia de Cee and proposed me to run in the team. I liked it and here I am.
-Almost everyone who is dedicated to sports aspires to be Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And you, however, appeal to the pike of Fermn Cacho and company.
-I’m not much of an idol, really. But if I have to look at a specialist in 800 meters I do it in Andrs Daz, one of the best without a doubt. And with regard to football, I always played all the sticks, but I am clear that I like sports where effort prevails over skill.
-The world record in 800 smooths is at 1.40.09. It’s seven seconds short of his personal best.
-A whole world in athletics [se re]. It is impossible to reach those numbers
But its great progression invites optimism. Or that is what is perceived from the outside.
-The truth is that I aspire to lower the time to 1.46. From there it is when they begin to consider you a professional.
-Do you aspire to be?
-I’m struggling to be a professional. It is not easy, really, but I have started to take some steps. There is nothing closed with any company or developer, but that is my goal in the short and medium term.
-What does it mean to be a professional in athletics at the age of 20?
-Very simple, in that they pay you to run.
-Do you see yourself living off athletics?
-Yes, I would like it, although it is actually very complicated. That is why I study Translation and Interpretation of English and French. Educational training is key thinking about the future.
-Why didn’t you choose ADE or a similar career?
-I started straight but I left it because it is very harsh.
-Now it is your turn to prepare for the Spanish championship to ratify that minimum that gives you the right to participate in the European Championship. Do you train a lot?
-Every day.
-Account account?
-From three to four, divided between morning and afternoon.
-And then study.
–One of the advantages of the degree I’m studying is that it allows me to reconcile with sport. It is very flexible in that sense and that is appreciated.
-Compensates so much effort and missing other things that life can offer you?
-It’s what I like to do, what I enjoy and, at the same time, I take it very seriously.
-And what do your friends tell you?
-Nothing. They cheer me on, sometimes congratulate me on my successes and watch some races, but we don’t talk much about athletics either. And if I tell you the truth, it better be so. Because after training or competing what I am looking for is to disconnect and talk about things other than athletics.
-Your latest brands and sporting achievements could take you to the high performance center of Pontevedra.
-But I’m not interested in going downtown. I have my life coachI have my life the way I want it and I don’t need more. I already have it planned. Now I just have to work, train, prepare well and study.
-It is seen winning the European championship of 800 flat sub-23 July in Tallinn.
-Fight about it. But you have to be aware that the level is tremendously high. I’m content with reaching the final and finishing in the top eight. From there everything I get will be a prize for me.
-How do you prepare your career strategies?
-I think I’m very good on the last straight. That’s where I think I get the best performance from the race. Maybe it is one of my strengths.
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