Eduard Mannanov conquers the Ultraswim Ibiza in under eight hours

With perfect weather and calm seas, the 11th edition of the Ultraswim Ibiza took place successfully this Saturday, May 31st, offering the 26 participating swimmers an unforgettable experience in one of the toughest open water challenges in the Mediterranean.

The race started promptly at 7:30 AM, with all athletes ready to tackle the demanding course between Ibiza and Formentera. From the very first meters, Eduard Mannanov positioned himself as the race leader, living up to his favorite status and crossing the finish line first with an impressive time of 7 hours, 3 minutes, and 15 seconds.

Second place went to Oriol Moreno with 7 hours and 56 minutes, while Eduardo Porset secured third place with 8 hours and 14 minutes.

Andrea de la Hera, who not only took second place overall but also distinguished herself as the first and only woman to reach the finish line, delivered a brilliant performance in this edition with a time of 7 hours and 51 minutes.

A total of 8 swimmers finished within the time limit. Three more swimmers completed the course outside the time limit. In total, 11 swimmers set foot on the sands of Formentera.

“The conditions were almost perfect. We enjoyed a spectacular day, and the level of participants was extremely high. Congratulations to everyone, especially the finishers,” the organizers said at the close of the event.