It was a real festival that experienced this Sunday at the Independence Avenue in the city of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, where they were held for national championships in Race Walking 2015, and where the vice-Olympic champion Erick Barrondo was acclaimed by the crowd after winning the race.

20 km men

Erick Barrondo dominated the 20 km with a time for him usual for a training season (1:31:02), followed by José María Raymundo in 1:31:48, while the third place went to Jose Gregorio Ajcam in 1:32:58.

"The main goal was to live with people, sharing with them the race and thank them for all the support they have given us," said Erick Barrondo.

20 km Women

The victory went to Maritza Poncho in 1:43:18.

The silver went to Mayra Herrera in 1: 47.12, while the bronze went to Sonia Irene Barrondo in 1:51.48

"It is a great satisfaction to have reached this result and a good start to 2015, I am very happy to see so many people, this helps us a lot," said Maritza Pontio.

10 km Junior Men

Victory to José Alejandro Barrondo in 46:46 ahead of Jurgen Grave (47:01) and Erwin Ernesto (49:05)

10 km Junior Women

Vince Amarilis Caal in 1:01:25, Elisa Hernandez silver in 1:02:32 and third place for Maricela Tum (1:07:58)