Ángel Fournier facts for kids
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| Birth name | Ángel Fournier Rodríguez | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 31 December 1987 Guantánamo, Cuba |
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| Died | 16 March 2023 (aged 35) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ángel Fournier Rodríguez (born December 31, 1987 – died March 16, 2023) was a famous rower from Cuba. Rowing is a sport where athletes race boats using oars. Ángel was known for his strength and skill on the water.
He competed in several big events, including the Olympic Games and World Championships. He won many medals throughout his career, making his country proud.
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Ángel's Olympic Journey
Ángel Fournier took part in three Olympic Games. These are the biggest sports events in the world.
First Olympics: Beijing 2008
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, Ángel competed in the quadruple sculls. This is a boat with four rowers, each using two oars. His team finished in 12th place.
London 2012 and a Silver Medal
Four years later, at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, Ángel competed in the single sculls. This means he was rowing by himself in a boat. He finished in 7th place. Later that year, he won a silver medal at the 2013 World Rowing Championships. This was a huge achievement for him.
Rio 2016 Performance
Ángel also competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Again, he raced in the single sculls and finished in 6th place. He continued to be one of the top rowers in the world.
World Championship Success
Besides the Olympics, Ángel won several medals at the World Rowing Championships. These championships bring together the best rowers from around the globe.
Medals at World Championships
- In 2013, he won a silver medal in single sculls at the championships in Chungju.
- In 2014, he earned a bronze medal in single sculls in Amsterdam.
- In 2017, he won another silver medal in single sculls at the championships held in Sarasota, Florida.
Pan American Games Champion
Ángel Fournier was especially successful at the Pan American Games. These games feature athletes from countries in the Americas. He won many gold medals there.
Gold Medals Galore
- In 2007, he won gold in quadruple sculls in Rio de Janeiro.
- In 2011, he won gold in single sculls in Guadalajara.
- In 2015, he had an amazing performance in Toronto, winning two gold medals: one in single sculls and another in double sculls (a boat with two rowers). He also won a silver medal in quadruple sculls that year.
- In 2019, he won his fifth Pan American Games gold medal in single sculls in Lima.
His Passing
Ángel Fournier sadly passed away on March 16, 2023, at the age of 35. He died from a heart attack. He is remembered as a great athlete who achieved a lot in the sport of rowing.
See also
In Spanish: Ángel Fournier para niños
