Manresa swimmer Txell Ferré helped the Spanish artistic swimming team win gold in the team free routine at the World Cup in Pontevedra on 30 May 2026. For readers in Catalonia, it is another strong result for a local athlete on the international stage.
The team was led by coach Andrea Fuentes and delivered a near-perfect routine. Italy provided the main challenge, but Spain held on to take the top spot, according to officials.
Ferré’s role in the win adds to Spain’s standing in artistic swimming, where the national team has continued to post strong results. The performance also keeps attention on athletes from Catalonia news who are competing at the highest level.
The World Cup result in Pontevedra is a reminder of how Catalan sport continues to contribute to Spain’s international success. For more coverage of local and national stories, see our news tag.
