Creole talent! Jessiré Rivas won 3 gold and 2 silver medals in speed tests in Spain

Published at: 25/03/2026 11:34 AM

Venezuelan Jessiré Rivas won three gold medals and two silver medals in speed and cross-country events, during the Speed Track Series at the Villa de Gijón International Trophy at the start of the Speed Track European Series circuit in Spain.

The criolla dominated the speed and cross-country races, after winning two gold medals in the 5,000-meter elimination tests and in the 1,000-meter sprint. A silver one for the 200 meters Dual TT and 500 meters sprint.

The competition sponsored by World Skate Europe took place on the Manuel López “Manolín” track of the Moreda sports complex, in Guijón, and brought together more than 600 world-class skaters, according to a press release from the Ministry of Popular Power for Sport.

“With that strength and that faith in my heart, I lived every meter this week in Gijón. Every race reminded me of why I love this sport and why I continue to fight with such passion for my dreams. I thank my rivals for their intensity, dedication and respect on the track. Competing with you requires more of me, it drives me to grow and makes me a better athlete,” said the criolla.

Rivas holds a record in her favor in this competition, after becoming the top dominator in the previous editions of 2024 and 2025.

Rivas' next destination will be from April 4 to 6, the Three-Track Tournament in Valence d'Agen, France, and from 9 to 12 of that month, the Terra do Infante competition will take place in Lagos, Portugal.

Mazo News Team