Álvaro Burrell facts for kids

Álvaro Burrell is a Spanish athlete who was born on April 29, 1969. He is known for competing in the sport of athletics, specifically in an event called the decathlon.

Who is Álvaro Burrell?

Álvaro Burrell is an athlete from Spain. He was born in a town called Monzón. He became known for his skills in athletics, which includes many different sports like running, jumping, and throwing.

What is the Decathlon?

The decathlon is a very challenging athletics event. It combines ten different track and field events. Athletes compete in all ten events over two days. The winner is the person who scores the most points across all events.

Events in the Decathlon

The ten events in a decathlon are:

• Day 1:
  • 100-meter dash
  • Long jump
  • Shot put
  • High jump
  • 400-meter dash
• Day 2:
  • 110-meter hurdles
  • Discus throw
  • Pole vault
  • Javelin throw
  • 1500-meter run

Álvaro Burrell at the Olympics

Álvaro Burrell represented Spain at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. This was a very important event for him. He competed in the men's decathlon, showing his skills against athletes from all over the world.

See also

In Spanish: Álvaro Burrell Bustos para niños