Álvaro Martín (racewalker) facts for kids
Martín at the 2015 European Cup Race Walking
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| Born | 18 June 1994 Llerena, Spain |
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| Height | 179 cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 63 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 20 km race walk 35 km race walk |
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Álvaro Rafael Martín Uriol (born June 18, 1994) is a famous Spanish racewalker. He is known for his amazing speed and endurance in long-distance walking races. Álvaro has won many important medals, including gold medals at the World and European Championships. He also won a gold and a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Álvaro Martín: Spain's Champion Race Walker
What is Race Walking?
Race walking is a special type of athletics. Athletes walk as fast as they can. But there are two important rules. One foot must always be on the ground. Also, the leg must be straight when it touches the ground. This makes race walking a very challenging sport.
Early Career and First Olympics
Álvaro Martín was born in Llerena, Spain. He started competing in race walking when he was young. In 2010, he took part in the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. He finished ninth in the 10,000 meter race.
He continued to improve his skills. In 2012, Álvaro competed in his first Olympic Games in London. He was only 18 years old. He took part in the 20 kilometer race walk. He did not finish the race that time. But it was an important step in his career.
Rising Through the Ranks
Álvaro quickly became one of Spain's top race walkers. In 2013, he won a bronze medal at the European Junior Championships. He then started competing in bigger events.
He showed his talent at the Mediterranean U23 Championships in France. There, he won a gold medal in the 10,000 meter race. This showed he was ready for even bigger challenges.
European and World Championship Success
Álvaro Martín has had great success at major championships. He won his first European gold medal in 2018. This was at the European Championships in Berlin, Germany. He won the 20 kilometer race walk.
He repeated this amazing win in 2022. He won another gold medal at the European Championships in Munich, Germany. This showed he was consistently one of the best.
In 2023, Álvaro had an incredible year. He won two gold medals at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. He won both the 20 kilometer and the 35 kilometer race walk events. This made him a double world champion.
Olympic Medals in Paris
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were a huge moment for Álvaro. He showed his incredible talent on the world stage.
He won a bronze medal in the men's 20 kilometer race walk. This was his first Olympic medal in an individual event. But he wasn't done yet.
Álvaro also competed in the new mixed marathon walk relay event. He teamed up with another Spanish athlete. Together, they won the gold medal. This was a historic win for Spain and for Álvaro. It showed his versatility and teamwork.
Key Achievements
Álvaro Martín has achieved many impressive things in his career:
- 2024 Paris Olympics: Gold medal in Mixed Marathon Walk Relay.
- 2024 Paris Olympics: Bronze medal in Men's 20 km Walk.
- 2023 World Championships: Gold medal in Men's 20 km Walk.
- 2023 World Championships: Gold medal in Men's 35 km Walk.
- 2022 European Championships: Gold medal in Men's 20 km Walk.
- 2018 European Championships: Gold medal in Men's 20 km Walk.
- 2022 World Race Walking Team Championships: Silver medal in 35 km Walk.
- 2016 World Race Walking Team Championships: Bronze medal in 20 km Walk.
Álvaro Martín continues to be a leading figure in race walking. He inspires many young athletes with his dedication and success.
Images for kids
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Álvaro Martín at the 2015 European Cup Race Walking
See also
In Spanish: Álvaro Martín Uriol para niños
