2024-08-21 05:53:31
The crossing was a complete success. Maria Regina Matheu! The Guatemalan fulfilled one of its objectives to cross the Strait of Gibraltar in the mode without neoprene.
For more than three hours the chapina He swam from Spain to Morocco to achieve one of his goals, which makes us feel proud of the test in which he had to face several difficulties that he overcame with great courage. Below we will tell you how the test went. How cool!
Maria Regina Matheu shined in the Strait of Gibraltar
The Guatemalan swimmeraged 59, completed a time of 3 hours and 38 minutes from the Island of Tarifa in Spain to Punta Cires in Morocco, to make a journey of 15.2 kilometers which led her to fulfill the feat.
Maria Regina competed in the specialty without neoprene, which means that she left her body unprotected from the cold and the different weather conditions. On Monday, August 19, 2024, which was when he made the feat The average water temperature was 20.6 degrees Celsius.
This was Regina Matheu’s feat in Gibraltar
The Guatemalan swimmer traveled to Tarifa in Cadiz, Spain to fulfill one of his challenges, to be among the 7 seas that the athletes of extreme sports They are designed to cope with different conditions and enjoy the ride.
Maria Regina arrived on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 with her coach Juan Manuel Diego to make the crossing, since the window he had to do so would be from August 14 to 24, 2024, but due to weather conditions and wind he had to wait almost a week to set out to sea.
«The trip to Spain was tough because there were waves of about three meters, but I always follow my boat and enjoy the scenery like this time when I was able to see dolphins and the turquoise water. Everything was wonderful.»commented the swimmerwho dedicated eight months of training together with the Cuban Diego to arrive on time for the crossing.
«It was a spectacular day and when I saw the goal close and could touch it I felt very excited to arrive. Everything was indescribable.»acknowledged the Guatemalan athletewho confessed that before entering the sea he always prays the Rosary and in the tranquility of the water he also prays.
A life full of emotions and journeys
Maria Regina is 59 years old and is a Guatemalan who inspires everyone. She has always enjoyed the open sea crossings and for this reason he has participated in various competitions such as the 11 kilometer race in the Sumidero Canyon, Chiapas, as well as on Alcatraz Island in the Bay of California.
He has also swam around Key West in Miami on a 21-kilometer route or one of the toughest, Manhattan in New York of 28.5 miles and those of Cozumel and Dubai of 10 kilometers each; Lake Orta in Italy of 14.5 km and from Corsica to Sardinia of 20 km. In addition, he has been in the World Master Games from Melbourne, Australia and Gothenburg, Sweden.
«The most beautiful place to train is Lake Atitlán, where I swam 33 kilometers during my training. It is a very beautiful lake and if I have to thank someone for everything I have been able to do, it is my husband, who has supported me in all my adventures.»said Maria Regina.
Just like her, many Guatemalans fulfill their dreams whether in the sea, on asphalt or in volcanoes. And we are proud to tell their stories. storiesHow cool!
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