Óscar Barrena facts for kids
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Óscar Barrena González is a well-known field hockey player from Spain. He was born on October 22, 1966, in Kirchheim-Teck, which was then West Germany. He is famous for his achievements in the sport, especially for winning an Olympic medal.
Óscar Barrena González: An Olympic Medalist
Óscar Barrena González played field hockey for the Spanish national team. Field hockey is a team sport where players use sticks to hit a ball into the opponent's goal. It is played on a grass or artificial turf field.
His Olympic Journey
Óscar Barrena González was part of the Spanish men's national field hockey team. This team competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics. These Olympic Games were held in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.
The Spanish team played very well in the tournament. They reached the final match, which was a big achievement. Óscar Barrena González and his teammates won a silver medal at these Games. This means they finished second in the competition. Winning an Olympic medal is a huge honor for any athlete.
See also
In Spanish: Óscar Barrena para niños
