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Abelardo Gandía
Personal information
Nationality Spanish
Born 5 September 1977 (1977-09-05) (age 48)
Requena, Valencia, Spain
Sport
Country  Spain
Sport Cycling
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing  Spain
Paralympic Games
Silver 2000 Sydney Individual pursuit tandem open

Abelardo Gandía Valdés, born on 5 September 1977 in Requena, Spain, is a talented Spanish cyclist. He is known for competing in the Paralympic Games, which are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities. Abelardo has a vision impairment, meaning he has difficulty seeing, but this has not stopped him from pursuing his passion for cycling at a high level.

Abelardo's Cycling Journey

Abelardo Gandía began his journey in cycling, showing great dedication and skill despite his vision impairment. Athletes with vision impairments often compete with a sighted guide, especially in tandem cycling events. A tandem bicycle is a bike built for two riders, one in front and one behind. This allows the guide to steer and the visually impaired athlete to provide power, working together as a team.

Competing in the Paralympics

Abelardo first competed in the Paralympic Games in 1996. These games are like the Olympic Games but are specifically for athletes with a range of disabilities. Competing in such a big event is a huge achievement for any athlete. Even though he didn't win a medal in 1996, it was an important step in his career.

Winning a Silver Medal in Sydney

Abelardo's hard work paid off at the 2000 Summer Paralympics held in Sydney, Australia. He competed in a track cycling event called the Tandem Individual Pursuit. In this race, two cyclists on a tandem bike race against the clock on a special track. They try to catch their opponents or achieve the fastest time. Abelardo and his partner performed incredibly well, earning a silver medal. This was a fantastic achievement, showing his skill and determination on the world stage.

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