The Guatemalan Alberto González makes history and conquers the half marathon of Cobán for the second time

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May 25, 2025May 25, 2025By Mario Vásquez
The Guatemalan Alberto González makes history and conquers the half marathon of Cobán for the second time

On a day full of emotion, strategy and total delivery, Alberto González He was crowned champion of the 49th edition of the Cobán Half Marathonwriting his name for the second time in the great history of this traditional competition. With a powerful shot in the final kilometers, he surpassed the favorite Mario Pacay and took the glory in the most important event of Guatemalan athletics.

From the start, the race maintained an intense rhythm. The main squad, led by national and international fondistas, remained compact during the first sectionsin the midst of the human heat of thousands of fans who, as usual, crowd the Cobaneras streets.

It was his own Mario Pacay, Defensor champion, who assumed the prominence in much of the tour. With a firm step and an intelligent strategy, he seemed to revalidate his title. But behind his, González remained expectant, closely following every movement of his compatriot.

This was the second triumph of Alberto González, after winning the 2023 edition. In 2024 he did not participate, due to a strong disease that left him out of the competition for six months.

The breakdown came near kilometer 17. At that time, Alberto González changed the rhythmHe took advantage of a slight descent and launched a devastating attack. With a long stride and sustained rhythm, he took the lead and left Pacay behind, who failed to respond to the speed change.

The last meters were an explosion of emotion. The public recognized the effort and enthusiastically celebrated the arrival of the new champion, who crossed the goal with his arms up. González, visibly excited, dedicated his triumph to his family and all the Guatemalan people.

Secondly, Mario Pacay arrived, who recognized the great level of his compatriot and was motivated to continue competing. The podium was completed by international corridors like Akewe Ayalew from Ethiopia and James Mwaura from the United States, who gave a hard fight at the close.

The 49th edition of the Cobán Half Marathon made it clear that Guatemalan athletics is in a great moment. The triumph of Alberto González, gestated with intelligence, claw and heart, marks the beginning of a new era and raises the hand of a new national reference.

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