Adrián Ben facts for kids
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Adrián Ben at the 2023 European Indoor Championships in Istanbul
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 4 August 1998 Viveiro, Galicia, Spain |
| Height | 1.79 m |
| Weight | 64 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 metres, 1500 metres |
| Club | F.C. Barcelona |
| Team | C. A. Adidas |
| Coached by | Arturo Martín |
Adrián Ben Montenegro (born 4 August 1998) is a talented Spanish runner. He is known for his middle-distance races, especially the 800 metres and 1500 m. He won a gold medal in the 800 m at the 2023 European Indoor Championships.
Adrián also earned a bronze medal in the 800 m at the 2017 European Under-20 Championships. He has won Spanish national titles in his career. In 2017, he took part in the junior men's race at the World Cross Country Championships in Kampala, Uganda.
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Adrián's Running Journey
Adrián Ben has competed in many important races around the world. He started competing internationally when he was younger.
Early Competitions
- In 2015, Adrián finished 6th in the 2000m steeplechase at the World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia.
- The next year, in 2016, he ran the 1500m at the World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
- In 2017, he won a bronze medal in the 1500m at the European U20 Championships in Grosseto, Italy. This was a big achievement for him as a young athlete.
Major Championships
Adrián has represented Spain at some of the biggest athletics events:
- European Championships: He competed in the 1500m at the 2018 European Athletics Championships in Berlin, Germany.
- World Championships: In 2019, he reached the final of the 800m at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, finishing 6th. He also competed in the 800m at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, USA, and the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, where he placed 4th.
- Olympic Games: Adrián represented Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics (held in 2021) in Tokyo, Japan, where he finished 5th in the 800m final. He also competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Indoor and Cross Country Success
Adrián has also done well in indoor races and cross country events:
- European Indoor Championships: He won a gold medal in the 800m at the 2023 European Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. This was a major win for him.
- European Cross Country Championships: In 2022, he won a silver medal in the mixed relay event at the 2022 European Cross Country Championships in Turin, Italy.
Personal Bests
Adrián has set impressive personal best times in various races:
- 800 metres: 1:43.92 (set in Budapest in 2023)
- 800 metres indoor: 1:46.12 (set in Madrid in 2023)
- 1500 metres: 3:36.41 (set in Huelva in 2022)
- 1500 metres indoor: 3:40.72 (set in Valencia in 2023)
- 3000 metres: 8:00.42 (set in Baie Mahault in 2018)
- 3000 metres indoor: 7:55.75 (set in Valencia in 2021)
National Titles
Adrián Ben has won the Spanish national championship in the 800 metres twice:
- Spanish Athletics Championships
- 800 metres: 2021, 2023
See also
In Spanish: Adrián Ben para niños
