Jaël Bestué breaks Spain's 200m record after 35 years
Jaël Bestué of Sant Cugat has set a new Spain record for the 200m in indoor track, surpassing Sandra Myers' long-standing record from 1991.
Jaël Bestué, a sprinter from Sant Cugat, has achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the Spanish indoor 200m record, which had stood for 35 years. Bestué clocked an impressive time of 22.69 seconds during a race in Metz, France, thus eclipsing the previous record set by Sandra Myers in 1991. This performance not only places her atop the Spanish records but also ranks her among the fastest athletes in Europe and globally this year.
In preparation for the World Championships in Torun, where she will be competing in the 60m event, Bestué meticulously set up her starting blocks before each race, demonstrating her disciplined and focused approach to sprinting. Her semifinal performance in the 60m event was strong, finishing at 7.29 seconds, followed by an even faster final at 7.19 seconds, just shy of her personal best. These results highlight her consistent training and competitive spirit as she aims for excellence on the world stage.
Bestué's accomplishment is significant not only for her personal career but also for Spanish athletics, as it marks a new chapter in the sport's history. Breaking a record that had stood for more than three decades serves as an inspiration to upcoming athletes and showcases the evolving talent in sprinting within Spain. As she prepares for upcoming championships, the spotlight will surely be on her as she aims to continue pushing boundaries and achieving new heights in her career.