Meet TEAM 6 – URUGUAY/BRAZIL
We are a team with more than 10 years running together in adventure races and other type of endurance races. We have a lot of experience, a high pain threshold, and excellent teamwork that we believe can successfully lead us to the goal. The team consists of the three Uruguayans racers; Ruben Manduré, Federica Frontini and Gonzalo Smaldone, and the Brazilian support crew Thiago Bonini.
“It will be our second time in the One Water Race and our aim is to reach the Landsort lighthouse door, now with one of the team members replaced making us even stronger and more competitive. It’s very important for us to be part of the One Water Race organization and the cause to protect our water is vital.”
” I can be fast and very resistant in all the disciplines that I train. I endure pain, thirst, hunger, and sleep deprivation for days. I’m a survivor.”
Ruben Manduré, Jose Ignacio, Uruguay
2022 Adventure Race World Championship (11th Place)
2022 One Water Race 2022 DNF
2021 Norcha, Portugal (2nd place)
2019 Eco Challenge, Fiji (15th place)
2019 Guarani Expedition, Paraguay (2nd place)
2017 Terra de Gigantes, Brazil (1st place)
2014-2018 No 1 Latin America Adventure Racing Ranking
3 x Eco Challenge
8 x Volcano Challenge
10 x Ecomotion Pro
6 x Adventure Racing World Championship
18 x Adventure Racing World Series
4 x Raid Gaspésie
“I was there before, I know what it takes. And I really badly want to reach that lighthouse.”
Federica Frontini, Jose Ignacio, Uruguay
2022 Adventure Race World Championship 11th Place
2022 One Water Race 2022 DNF
2019 Eco Challenge, Fiji (15th place)
2019 Guarani Expedition, Paraguay (2nd place)
Former Ironman/Road Cyclist, Professional
National Triathlon Champion, Uruguay
National Duathlon Champion, Uruguay
National Marathon Champion, Uruguay
5 x Adventure Racing World Championship
10 x Adventure Racing World Series
” I expect a very difficult race, I know that mental strength will be crucial, but I know we can do it. All I have in my mind is that lighthouse.”
Gonzalo Smaldone, Las Piedras, Uruguay
2022 Adventure Race World Championship 11th Place
2021 Norcha, Portugal (2nd place)
2019 Eco Challenge, Fiji (15th place)
2019 Guarani Expedition, Paraguay (2nd place)
4 x Adventure Racing World Championship
10 x Adventure Racing World Series
“I raced last year, and I know exactly, as a racer, what the team needs when it comes to support, to get to the finish line.”
Thiago Bonini, Santos, Brazil
2023 South American Adventure Race Championship 1st Place
2022 Adventure Race World Championship 11th Place
2022 One Water Race DNF
2021 Norcha, Portugal (2nd place)
2019 Eco Challenge, Fiji (15th place)
2019 Guarani Expedition, Paraguay (2nd place)
2018 Terra de Gigantes, Brazil (1st place)
2 x Brazilian Adventure Racing Champion
