The 2025 Cobán Marathon has a new queen, and its name is Sheyla Eulogio. The Peruvian athlete gave an impeccable performance in the female branch and took the title with authority, intelligence and a smile that illuminated the goal arriving with a time of 1:13:39. Her victory marks a milestone not only for her, but also for South American athletics in one of the most beloved competitions in Central America.
From the first kilometers, Eulogio was solid. He maintained a high but controlled rhythm, resisted the onslaught of the main group and positioned himself as one of the favorites early. His firm stride and his background experience allowed him to dominate the demanding slopes of the Cobanero route.
Throughout the journey he left behind his main persecutors, including Cindy Meza and Angie Orjuelawho also offered a great career. However, Sheyla proved to have a higher level in this edition, with a constant step that worn her rivals gradually.
In the final kilometers, the difference was clear. The Peruvian athlete ran with solvency, without looking back, knowing that the victory was in her hands. And so it was. With the flag of Peru on the shoulders and heart full of emotion, crossed the goal alonecheered by the Guatemalan public.
“This is a career that had been running for years. They had told me about the beauty of the route, the heat of the people … And everything was true. Winning here is very special for me and my country, “Eulogio said with tears in his eyes after receiving his medal.
His victory not only represents an individual achievement, but also the consolidation of the international level that has reached the half marathon of Cobán. Competitors of Mexico, Israel, Colombia and Peru said present, and it was Sheyla who managed to impose himself with determination and elegance.
#MediaMatón I the Peruvian, Sheyla Eulogio was crowned in the female branch of the Cobán 2025 marathon. pic.twitter.com/wxfsodlvlq
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The public recognized their delivery and offered a closed applause. Cobán, a city that vibrates with athletics, adopted Peruvian as one of his. The connection with the people was immediate and their humility, in addition to their performance, all hearts ended up earning.
With this victory, Sheyla Eulogio becomes the new Cobán Half Marathon championleaving its indelible mark on an edition that will be remembered for the delivery, emotion and quality of an athlete who ran with soul, legs and heart.
The best Guatemalan was Sandra Raxónwho crossed the goal in the fourth place. It should be noted that Viviana Aroche did not take the exit, Because he is participating abroad.
#MediaMatón I families were present to support all runners. Thousands of Guatemalans were present to live the feast of Athletics in Cobán.
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