Valencia CF24 April 2020

Paralympic triathlete Héctor Catalá to undertake VCF-supported indoor Half Ironman

The event, at his home in Valencia, takes place on Saturday morning

Paralympic athlete Héctor Català, a Valencia CF fan who became Paratriathlon world champion in 2019, will take part in a a 'Half Ironman' from his house this Saturday. His attempt can be followed live on VCF Media.

Catalá, who has less than 10% vision in one eye, will run 21km on a treadmill, ride 90km on a static bike and swim 1.9km using a 3 metre pool and tether.

Valencia CF have donated equipment for the athlete, who has previously taken a ceremonial kickoff for the club against Getafe CF at Mestalla.

Donations can be made during Catalá's Half Ironman attempt, with funds raised going towards the fight against COVID-19.

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