Juan Francisco Romera, currently living in Toledo's Historic Quarter, describes running as his 'addiction' and what has given meaning to his life. His path in sports began by chance: at 11, he won his first medal in a championship, and at 24, after his naval service where he ran on deck, he competed in his first marathon. Romera's career was marked by significant achievements: he became the first Spaniard to run a marathon under 2 hours and 11 minutes, won the marathon in San Sebastián, and secured bronze at the London Marathon, where he set the Spanish record. The most memorable race for him was the 1995 Athens Marathon, fulfilling a long-held dream. After retiring from elite sports in 1996, he continues to run and compete in events like the Spanish 10K Máster. For Romera, running is not just a sport but a part of his life that he enjoys every day.
Juan Francisco Romera: Running as a Way of Life
The story of Spanish marathon runner Juan Francisco Romera, who has run over 250,000 kilometers, set the Spanish record, and fulfilled his dream of running the Athens marathon.
