Marta García sets a new Spanish record in the 5,000m race at the Brussels 'meeting' event

In the world of athletics, Spain's Marta García continues to make waves, recently placing herself among the top European athletes and setting a new Spanish record.

The Memorial Van Damme, a traditional athletics event, saw García put in a strong performance in the 5,000 meters race. Although she finished fifth in the competition, her time of 14:33.40 was enough to secure her the title of the top European athlete in the event. This remarkable performance also placed her 12th in the all-time history of the 5,000 meters.

García's coach, Thomas Dreissigacker, has been instrumental in her success. The event where she set the record was the Diamond League in Brussels, a meeting that also saw her improve her personal best in the 1,500 meters just a few days prior.

Over the last two seasons, García, along with Marta Pérez and Esther Guerrero, have been the top Spanish athletes in athletics. While specific search results do not provide information on who had the best performance, their consistent performances have solidified their places in Spanish athletics.

During the same Diamond League meeting in Brussels, Pérez finished 6th in the 1,500 meters with a time of 3:59.13, while Guerrero finished 7th with a time of 3:59.45. Daniel Arce, another Spanish athlete, also had a strong showing, finishing 6th in the 3,000 meter steeplechase with a time of 8:12.77.

As García continues to prepare for the season's big event, the World Championships in Tokyo, she has already secured her place as one of Spain's top athletes. Her second place in the European rankings for the season is a testament to her hard work and dedication.

Despite Agnes Jebet Ngetich, the winner of the Memorial Van Damme race, trying to keep up with the world record pace, she struggled in the final stages. García's performance, however, was consistent throughout, earning her the top spot among European athletes in the 5,000 meters.

García's recent achievements serve as a beacon of hope for Spanish athletics, demonstrating that with dedication and hard work, athletes can reach new heights. As she prepares for the World Championships in Tokyo, the athletics world eagerly awaits to see what she will achieve next.

Marta García sets a new Spanish record in the 5,000m race at the Brussels 'meeting' event