 Iraitz Arrospide in 2017 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 August 1988 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Spain |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long-distance running |
Iraitz Arrospide (born 5 August 1988) [1] is a Spanish long-distance runner. In 2020, he competed in the men's race at the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships held in Gdynia, Poland. [2]
In 2018, he competed in the men's marathon at the 2018 European Athletics Championships held in Berlin, Germany. [3] He finished in 34th place. [3] He won the silver medal in the 2018 European Marathon Cup.
In 2019, he won the men's race at the IAU 50 km World Championships. [4]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Spain | |||||
| 2018 | European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 34th | Marathon | 2:19:49 |
| 2019 | 50 km World Championships | Brașov, Romania | 1st | 50 km | 2:47:42 |
| 2020 | World Half Marathon Championships | Gdynia, Poland | 84th | Half marathon | 1:04:07 |
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