International Sella River Descent
Enjoy the International Sella River Descent, the verses, the opening speech, the start, the parade, and the flag-raising ceremony.
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1933
4th Descent of the Sella In 1933, paddlers were once again gathered in Arriondas in August. A unique caravan of…
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1946
9th Descent of the Sella Held on August 10, this edition saw 26 canoes compete. The procession following the paddlers…
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1945
8th Descent of the Sella A landmark innovation appeared in 1945: the “Fluvial Train”. Due to fuel shortages and lack…
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1947
10th Descent of the Sella A significant controversy arose over where to place the finish line: Ribadesella or Llovio?. The…
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1934
5th Descent of the Sella Two notable milestones marked the 1934 edition. First, the Pidal Team Prize was created, awarded…
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1948
11th Descent of the Sella In 1948, it was officially set that the race would be held on the first…
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1935
6th Descent of the Sella Held on August 10, this edition is noted for including a team from Santander, showing…
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1932
3rd Descent of the Sella Originally conceived as a gathering of canoeists for an excursion from Arriondas to the metal…
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1944
7th Descent of the Sella In 1944, the event’s date was officially set for August 11, and the race became…
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1952
16th Descent of the Sella In 1952, 40 canoes competed. Foreign teams, having been surprised by the Sella’s unique challenges…
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