Long walk finally over for Spain’s eight-time Olympian

Garcia made his Olympic debut at the 1992 Barcelona Games and recorded his best result when he came fourth in Beijing 2008.

Long-distance walker Jesus Angel Garcia of Spain confirmed his retirement on August 6 after completing the men’s 50 kilometres race walk at his eighth Olympics, a Games record in athletics. The 51-year-old finished 35th in sweltering conditions in Sapporo, crossing the line in 4 hours 10 minutes and 3 seconds, 19:55 behind winner Dawid Tomala of Poland. All competitors struggled in the heat and Garcia told Spanish media he was sticking with his pre-Games plans to make Tokyo his last Olympics.