Álvaro Martín, double Olympic medalist who He announced his retirement a few weeks ago.received an emotional tribute on the Gran Vía in Madrid, surrounded by his teammates, minutes before the Grand Prix of walking began. “It’s a strange situation not to be dressed in shorts to compete,” said the walker, who later cut the ribbon and gave the starting signal.
Alvaro, who received a tribute plaque from Diego García Carrera, organizer of the test, He assured that “I am experiencing many emotions because a short time has passed since I announced the withdrawal. I have to assimilate it and see the fact of not being on the starting line in a natural way.”
I am experiencing many emotions because a short time has passed since I announced the withdrawal
Alvaro Martin
The walker, who encouraged the little ones to continue walking, stressed that despite his retirement “there is no void, I am leaving but the future is more than guaranteed. I hope that at the Los Angeles Games there will be more Spaniards winning medals “.
We are fighting for the Athlete Statute, especially the issue of pensions and social security
The double Olympic medalist He announced that he has already started his double degree at Garrigues and that he will continue to be linked to sports, also in the fight for the rights of athletes. “We are fighting for the Athlete Statute, in the Congress of Deputies, especially the issue of pensions and social security for high-level athletes. It is something that I am passionate about because I studied Political Science and Law and I will continue to be linked by there”.
