The SPANISH ATTACK... Over the past years, skaters from Spain have proved to be on the UP. Getting stronger and stronger... Ready to take on the world......

 
It has been a long time coming, but the Spanish have made their mark on the world roller figure skating scene and the best is yet to come. 

At the recent world championships in Murcia, Spain proved not only are they are team to be reckoned with, they also proved that they know how to put on a show. The world championships was possibly the BEST in history. The organization was superb, the scheduling ran smoothly and the promotion of the event was outstanding with live TV coverage daily, print media and celebrity artists performing at the opening and closing ceremonies. On top of all that, the athletes were provided with the best possible amenities, also complimentary drinks and snacks throughout. 

But it has been the onslaught by the athletes that has been the biggest hit, with skaters like CARLES GASSET, LAURA SÁNCHEZ, MÓNICA GIMENO, and JAVIER CUESTA already making waves on the world scene. And we aren't just talking singles skaters here, Spain is taking over in every event including Show Groups, where they have been on top for two years consecutively. Carles Gasset has proven to be the biggest shake up with his climb to the Top 4 of the MEN's singles, and threatens to take the podium easily in the coming two years. His amazing assortment of triple jumps is no less of his counterparts who dominate the field. 

While Spain may not have won every event in Murcia, it wont be long before this country takes over, and good luck to them - they've worked their butts off and its time for the pay off. Spain - we salute you and your fine skaters, coaches and officials. 

 
The ATHLETES who took on the world in 2006:

CARLES GASSET: Club: Cerdanyola C.H. Trainera: Rosa Pey
JAVIER CUESTA RODRÍGUEZ:
Club: Patronato Levante, Trainera: Paquita Guzmán
ALBERT TRILLA: Club: C.P. Lliçŕ de Vall. Trainer: Alfred Alsinet
LAURA SÁNCHEZ: Club: Reus Deportiu. Trainera: Rosa MŞ (Rolis) Romero
MÓNICA GIMENO COMA: Club: C.P. Tona. Trainera: Cristina Gibaja
ALICIA RODERO ALEMANY: Club: Patronato Levante. Trainera: Paquita Guzmán
ALBA PÉREZ: Club: C.N. Terrassa. Trainer: Clemente Cerezo
MIRIAM CLUA PUJOL: Club: C.P. Lloret. Traineres: Clemente Cerezo &Alicia Romero
EDUARDO CARIDE FIGUEROA: Club: Valladares. Trainera: Ana Santomé
C.P. OLOT: Trainer: Ricard Planiol. Choreographer: Ricard Planiol.
PATINATGE EL MASNOU: Trainer: Jaume Pons
Choreographer: Anna Doménech & Jaume Pons
MANUEL JESÚS BOZA & AYELÉN MORALES: Club: El Tejar. Trainera: Angélica Morales
MARIO PAZ & ANTÍA MOLANES: Club: Anfora. Trainer: Alberto Covelo

For more info on Spanish Roller Sports view the official site [here]
Information about the above skaters mentioned, courtesy of FEP.ES
All images appear courtesy of Raniero Corbelletti. 

 

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