"We have agreed to grant the distinction of lumbrerense the Year Mabel Gallardo in recognition of his sporting career, his effort and desire for continuous improvement, as well as achievements and successes and take the name of Puerto Lumbreras five continents "said the Mayor.
Puerto Lumbreras The City Council awarded the distinction of 'lumbrerense the Year' to the athlete Maria Isabel Gallardo García, on 7 July for the act of Independence Day.
The Consistory, through a joint motion of all political groups represented municipal proposal from the Mayor, approve this nomination at the next plenary with the municipality it recognizes the sporting career and achievements of the lumbrerense triathlete.
In this sense, the mayor of Puerto Lumbreras, Maria Angeles Tunisia, stressed that "we have agreed to grant the distinction of lumbrerense the Year Mabel Gallardo in recognition of his sporting career, his effort and desire for continuous improvement, as well as achievements and successes and take the name of Puerto Lumbreras on five continents. in addition, a person who perfectly embodies all the values ​​of sport as commitment, responsibility and perseverance. "
Thus, Puerto Lumbreras held next July 7 the Independence Day with the traditional Institutional Act in which they will present awards to recognize the work of lumbrerenses and institutions that have contributed in an outstanding way, with their commitment and work, progress and development of the municipality.
Mabel Gallardo
Maria Isabel Gallardo was born in Puerto Lumbreras on August 29, 1979, within an amateur sports family.
From an early age, she began in various sports, but it is from 2005 when it focuses on the practice of triathlon, a sport that has become internationally known in their patterns of short, long and medium distance.
Between 2005 and 2014 he participated in different championships Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon, getting placed in the top ten national ranking Triathlon.
It has also disputed evidence of global significance as the Ironman Lanzarote 2012, the Frankfurt Hawaii 2013 and 2013.
Significantly, it is from 2015 when Mabel Gallardo begins a meteoric stage focused and in practice Triathlon, member of the Spanish national team in the European Championship Triathlon MD being.
In 2015 he participated in the Ironman Hawaii, where he finished in 6th place in its category, being the best Spanish.
In this last test competed with her partner, triathlete Pedro Maria Campoy, the first Spanish partner to play the Ironman Hawaii.
On the other hand, also in 2015 he was champion of Murcia Triathlon league, and has been champion of the Copa del Rey and the National League Triathlon with its Club "Rivas Daemons".
Finally, Mabel Gallardo is currently triathlete guide Susana Rodriguez, qualified for the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro in category PT5 (visually impaired).
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras