Keily Delgado’s Historic Victory in Berlin Inline Marathon
Keily Delgado, a 22-year-old inline skater from Cúcuta, Colombia, clinched victory in the BMW Berlin Marathon of inline skating. The race, held in Germany, saw Delgado cross the finish line with a time of 1 hour, 12 minutes, and 55 seconds. The win came in a photo finish, with four competitors—Dutch skater Lianne Van Loon, French skaters Alison Bernardi and Aubane Plouhinec, and Delgado—recording the same time. Delgado, who competes under the team Power Slide and is affiliated with the club Real Juego Limpio, described the race as “very tactical,” emphasizing the importance of positioning and patience before her final sprint.
A Season of Excellence in European Inline Skating
Delgado’s triumph in Berlin added to a standout 2026 season for the athlete. She previously claimed the general classification in the German Cup and the Tour de Suisse, while also finishing as runner-up in the World Inline Cup and the Maratón Euros Cardano. Competing under the team Power Slide, Delgado emphasized the tactical nature of the Berlin race, stating in an interview that she focused on positioning and patience before launching her final sprint. She highlighted the significance of the victory, noting that crossing the finish line near the Brandenburg Gate was a moment she would never forget.
Colombian Representation in the Race
Delgado was not the only Colombian athlete to compete in the event. María Camila Carmona terminó décima con un tiempo de 1:12:57; Karoll Gil fue decimosexta con 1:12:58; Alejandra Londoño ocupó el puesto 17 con 1:12:59; Nathalia Bermúdez terminó en la posición 23 con 1:13:06 y María Paula Cristancho fue 35.ª con 1:14:21, según informó soycolombianoeneuropa.es. Delgado, who currently resides in Hungary, credited her time in Europe with allowing her to compete frequently and gain experience across different events.
Future Goals and New Challenges
Following her Berlin success, Delgado plans to compete in the Naples and Yeoju marathons later this year. Her foray into ice skating, a transition she described as a ‘new challenge’ inspired by athletes like Laura Gómez, who competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Delgado aims to represent Norte de Santander at the 2027 national games. She is currently undergoing preparation for ice skating, which she described as a “process of adaptation.”
FAQ
What was Keily Delgado’s time in the Berlin marathon?
Delgado completed the race in 1 hour, 12 minutes, and 55 seconds, according to soycolombianoeneuropa.es.
