Oriol Cardona and Ana Alonso Achieve Silver in ISMF World Cup Mixed Relays
The Spanish duo formed by Oriol Cardona and Ana Alonso took to the podium to receive the silver medal in the mixed team relays competition, held at the Boí Taüll station as part of the ISMF World Cup circuit. This event brought together 62 athletes from 17 different nations and serves as a key stage to prepare for the inclusion of this format in the program of the upcoming Winter Olympics. 🏔️
French Dominance and Great Spanish Comeback
The race was controlled from the start by the French team of Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet, who won with authority. However, the Spanish relay's performance was outstanding. Oriol Cardona executed a very solid leg, and Ana Alonso, who is recovering from a serious knee injury after being hit by a car, made a monumental effort to secure second place, finishing just seconds behind the winners. 🥈
Keys to Spanish success:- A solid and well-executed race strategy by both team members.
- Ana Alonso's remarkable physical recovery, demonstrating great mental strength.
- Maintaining pressure on the leading team until the final moments of the competition.
The silver in Boí Taüll confirms that we are among the best and gives us a lot of confidence for the Olympic future.
A Decisive Boost Toward Milan-Cortina 2026
Achieving this result greatly strengthens the projection of the Spanish team ahead of the debut of mountain skiing in mixed relays format as an Olympic discipline at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games. The performance demonstrates that Spain can compete at the highest international level in this sport.
Competition context:- The event serves as a test bench for the new Olympic format.
- It brings together the world's top specialists in mountain skiing.
- The intense cold of the Catalan mountain was an additional factor for the athletes to overcome.
Confirmation of a Competitive Team
This podium is not an isolated event, but confirmation that the Spanish mountain skiing team has established itself as a competitive unit at the world level. The performance in Boí Taüll sends a clear message to the rest of the countries that Spain will arrive at the Olympic event with ambitions. The mountain cold did not freeze the spirits of the French, but it made it clear that they have Spanish rivals hot on their heels. 🎿