Eneko Sanchez, age sixteen, debuts with three silvers at World Cup

Biscayan swimmer Eneko Sánchez, aged 16, has been the surprise of the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Pontevedra. Replacing an injured teammate and in his first senior competition, he achieved three silver medals. A debut that confirms the generational shift in the Spanish national team. 🏊

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The technique that defies youthful gravity 🌊

Sánchez executed high-difficulty routines with a precision that usually requires years of senior competition. His ability to maintain verticality in spins and rhythm changes synchronized with the music evidence a solid technical foundation. The federation's biomechanics team is already analyzing his movement patterns to optimize training for other young talents.

And at 16, I only knew how to float on my side 😅

While Eneko was hanging three silvers around his neck, many mortals his age celebrated not swallowing water at the municipal pool. But watch out, the kid not only swims, but also does choreography and doesn't seem to get a single cramp. The future of Spanish sport is in good hands, even if it's just to remind us that we should have done more exercises in school.