Varadero International Marathon. Author: Twitter

An extensive day of sporting events with the leading role of speed skating took place this Saturday in the Cuban resort town of Varadero, on the eve of the IV International Marathon, which will be held this Sunday, reports PL.

Skaters of both sexes, categorized from six to eight to over 16, qualified for the popular 42nd Street party, which called the “Skate Marathon” offered the public a show that included important members of the sport.

A special moment on this day was played by a girl from the Cuban city of Trinidad, Natalie Alexa Pacheco, who, at just four years old, showed great skill and safety on wheels, which testifies to the future of a sport that has received wide recognition. all among the youngest.

In the men’s senior category, Cuba’s national speed skating champion Hector Caballero of Camagüey easily won his test by the 10-minute mark.

All date competitions were fixed on the 100m test, and although the nature of the same became primarily revealing, rivalry was present between participants coming from different provinces of the country.

The skate marathon has become a sports appetizer for the big party this Sunday, when the 4th Varadero International Marathon, an event that will bring together famous Cuban marathon runners and foreigners, will begin at 05:00 local time.

Source: Juventud Rebelde