Lionel Scaloni, pure cycling: completed the Gran Fondo of the 7 Lakes and was applauded

Lionel Scaloni, pure cycling: completed the Gran Fondo of the 7 Lakes and was applauded

November 24, 2024 – 22:12

In addition to the coach, other Argentine sports figures participated such as Pablo Aimar, Walter Samuel, Gabriela Sabatini and Santiago Lange.

The coach of the Argentine National Team, Lionel Scalonisurprised this Sunday by participating in the Gran Fondo 7 Lagosthe road bike and mountain bike competition that connects San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura. The total distance of the race is 110 kilometers and 3,500 people participated.

The coach was not the only Argentine sports figure to join the challenge. His fellow coaching staff also participated. Pablo Aimar and Walter Samuel and the Olympic medalists Santiago Lange and Gabriela Sabatini. The sporting commitment was carried out with impressive landscapes, with a route that borders the Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machónico and Lácar lakes.

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“The race aims create an environment for all people who are so passionate about sports to participateadventure, outdoor life and nature. On the route of the 7 Lakes, the Lácar, Machónico, Falkner, Villarino, Espejo, Correntoso and Nahuel Huapi lakes coexist in delicate harmony, contained by the Lanín and Nahuel Huapi national parks, which also protect streams, waterfalls, valleys and mountains,” They secured from the Gran Fondo 7 Lagos.

Fury for Scaloni in the Gran Fondo of the 7 Lakes

After crossing the finish line in Villa La Angostura, Scaloni, a cycling lover, was applauded by the locals. Later he became close to the people and He signed every autograph they asked for.

The technical director, world champion in Qatar 2022, He completed the 110 kilometers in a time of 3h, 12m and 58 seconds and finished in 35th place.27 minutes from the winner. For his part, Samuel finished 70th (04:32:08) and Aimar 72nd (04:42:16).

“It was a spectacular experience. In the end, with the addition of rain, cold and wind, it was epic. Half an hour after leaving it started to rain, and the cold was intense.so it is doubly gratifying to have been able to reach“Scaloni celebrated. “It’s a challenge in which you compete against yourself, and that makes you feel good. Challenges are always faced better when you are well,” concluded the person born in Pujato.

The winner of the test was Sergio Fredes with a time of 02:45:21.

Source: Ambito

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