Spain conquers Europe: 39 medals and a generation that is already writing history

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Spain concluded the 2026 European Championships in Cardano al Campo with 39 medals and third place in the overall medal table, behind Italy and France. The team achieved success across track, circuit, and marathon events, with notable performances including Chevi Guzmán's three European titles and a bronze, and Pablo González's two gold medals in his debut with the national team. Iker Bretón, Ane Miqueleiz, and Iñaki Unanua each secured three medals. In endurance events, Paula Rodríguez won the 10,000-meter points race, Carla Plana took gold in the 15,000-meter elimination and added a bronze in the points race. Yoel Álvarez earned bronze in the 5,000-meter points race after recovering from a fall. In the marathon, Manu Taibo finished second, just 19 thousandths of a second behind Belgium's Bart Swings, while Aura Quintana claimed bronze in the women's marathon. Italy topped the medal table with 56 medals, followed by France with 45. Spain's balanced performance across disciplines and categories was highlighted, with the championships described as marking the emergence of a new generation of Spanish skaters.