Torres sets new record in San Antonio Abad 10K in Añasco

Alexander Torres of Orocovis won Sunday’s San Antonio Abad 10K race in Añasco in a new event record time of 29 minutes and seven seconds. The previous record had stood for more than 30 years.

By THE STAR STAFF

Orocovis distance runner Alexander Torres was the overall winner of the 31st edition of the San Antonio Abad 10K race held Sunday afternoon in Añasco. Torres set a new event record with an impressive time of 29 minutes and seven seconds, surpassing Javier “Tucán” Santana’s 1994 time of 29:25, a record that had stood for more than 30 years.

The competition, which featured 2,100 runners from across the island, reinforced the race’s status as one of Puerto Rico’s top distance-running events.

In the men’s overall classification, Uriel Rodrigo Muñoz finished in second place with a time of 31:17, followed by Miguel Y. Bonilla Seda, who clocked in at 31:19.

In the women’s category, Jorelis Vargas Martínez was the top finisher, in 35:41, followed by Katiria González Figueroa at 36:58.

Añasco Mayor Kabir Solares García praised Torres’ historic performance and thanked each of the participants and event coordinators.

“The achievement accomplished by Alexander Torres today in Añasco is extraordinary,” Solares said. “Breaking a record that had stood for more than three decades speaks to the high level of Puerto Rican athletics and the commitment and sacrifice that distinguish our athletes.”

“We deeply appreciate the municipal employees, the organizing committee, the sponsors, and every runner who was present today,” the mayor added.