Domingo Catalán grieves daughter, draws on athletic past
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In Spain, Domingo Catalán is coping with the death of his daughter, Rosa Catalán, known as Roseta, and is facing immense grief.
Domingo Catalán was a renowned marathon runner in the 1970s and 80s, once holding the world record for running 100 kilometers on foot. He owned and operated Atleta’s, a running apparel store, with his family and Roseta often assisted customers there. Those who knew Rosa Catalán describe her as a bright and multifaceted person.
Beyond helping at the family business and running the New York Marathon without training, she worked as a fashion designer, chef, and artist. Eva Donat highlighted Roseta’s personality in a moving speech, noting her determination, a trait she shared with her father. Domingo Catalán told friends and family at his daughter’s funeral, “I won’t get over this,” acknowledging the depth of his loss.
However, observers believe his history as an elite athlete will give him the strength to endure, recalling that he once ran 100 kilometers at an average pace of 3 minutes and 45 seconds per kilometer.
