Today Jesus Angel Garcia Bragado celebrates half a century of life.

Eighteen days ago, the 1993 Spanish world champion, at 49, was at his 13th World Championships - eighth in 4:11:28: a monument, for everyone, especially for the teaching left to young talent .

Behind him a large group of 25-year-olds, including the one who came closest to the Spaniard was Maryan Zakalnytskyy at 60". The others with delays of 11 minutes and over if they had not abandoned the race in that infernal med-house of Dante.

Having lived with him over a quarter of a century of sports is an honor that cannot be forgotten.

Happy birthday "Chuso" and thanks for what you left us.