The Sevillian regatist has been the only Spanish representative in RS: X (Photo Federation Andaluza de Vela)

The Andalusian regatist belonging to the Club Náutico de Sevilla, Blanca Manchón, has concluded in eighth position the final of the Test Event that has been held in the Danish town of Aarhus between 8 and 12 August, a pre-world test to be held in that same place next year.

In a competition that has been hard for weather conditions and the presence of algae, the sportsman sponsored by the Spanish Institute, Training for Gold and Bladdy, has managed to reach her first RS: X final after her return to the competition after being a mother, leaving her with a good taste of mouth despite not having been able to choose to get on the podium.

"It has been a very hard ending, it has rained us and the wind has been very changing during the sleeve, making the first ones run away with a lot of advantage to the rest. Then he took off all the wind and I didn't have a chance to get back together. But, personally, I'm very happy. It's my first end of the year in RS: X and being on top 10 is a joy and a motivation", he pointed the Sevillian at the end of the competition.

Blanca, who was the only Spanish representative in this test, came to Denmark with the aim of continuing to take the pace of competition lost during her pregnancy. And, although he has recognized that he still has "major physical deficiencies"these days in Aarhus have come to him "Great." to the World Cup of Japan, to be held next September, between 16 and 23.