António Mesquita was crowned on Sunday, national duathlon champion cross. A prova, taking place in in Penamacor, had the best experts of the sport-seven athletes with preparation of US Elite Sports Agency were present. The highlight is the title of Antonio Mesquita who just lost a proof duathlon cross since he started in the sport, in 2013. However this was the most difficult due to the hardness and the hole in two tires 4km transition that made him lose all the advantage that brought.
The unlucky the day was Renato Teixeira, that was doing a proof of high level, but when followed in second overall sticks and loses 10 minutes because he had to make the journey that lacked running. Still could be a national runner-up sub23.
Octavio Vicente was in great level, segment with a very fast track, but as himself referred opponents were stronger in rising btt. Was ranked fourth overall. Jorge Duarte, to make preparation for the long triathlons, was 7th overall and once again showed his great competitiveness in all the variables triathlon. Pedro Magalhães was 14th overall and 26th Paulo Fernandes on his debut. James Madureira was also harassed by the holes and eventually gave up.
By equip, Tribraga shone also reached the first.
