Guillem Crespí, Jaël Bestué, Anoni Calbano, and Maribel Pérez, delivered a stellar performance in Budapest, finishing in fifth place at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. The United States were crowned champions in the opening event.
🇺🇸 The United States wins the 4x100m relay at @WorldAthletics ahead of Jamaica.
🇪🇸 Spain posts a brilliant fifth-place finish in the opening event of the #WorldAthleticsUltimate. pic.twitter.com/Nie7D1JlkA— Movistar Plus Deportes (@MPlusDeportes) September 11, 2026
In the mixed zone, these were the reactions from the Spanish quartet that kicked off the action at an event that, for the first time in history, was held in Budapest.
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Dylan Holloway
I’ve always been fascinated by the stories hidden behind a stopwatch, a finish line or a record-breaking performance. At Athletics News, I cover athletes, competitions and the moments shaping track and field, with a particular interest in the people and journeys behind the results.