Adrián Ben facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Ben and the second or maternal family name is Montenegro.
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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 Spanish middle-distance runner specialising in the 800 metres and 1500 m. He won the gold medal in the 800 m at the 2023 European Indoor Championships.
Ben earned bronze in the 800 m at the 2017 European Under-20 Championships. He took one Spanish national title.
In 2017, he competed in the junior men's race at the 2017 World Cross Country Championships held in Kampala, Uganda.
Statistics
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | World Youth Championships | Cali, Colombia | 6th | 2000 m s'chase | 5:45.59 |
| 2016 | World U20 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 18th (h) | 1500 m | 3:47.88 |
| 2017 | World Cross Country Championships | Kampala, Uganda | 74th | XC 7.858 km U20 | 27:15 |
| European U20 Championships | Grosseto, Italy | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:57.32 | |
| 2018 | European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 17th (h) | 1500 m | 3:42.81 |
| 2019 | Mediterranean U23 Indoor Championships | Miramas, France | 1st | 1500 m | 3:46.34 |
| European Indoor Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 14th (h) | 1500 m | 3:48.24 | |
| European U23 Championships | Gävle, Sweden | 13th (h) | 1500 m | 3:47.78 | |
| World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 6th | 800 m | 1:45.58 | |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 5th | 800 m | 1:45.96 |
| 2022 | World Championships | Eugene, OR, United States | 25th (h) | 800 m | 1:46.70 |
| European Championships | Munich, Germany | 15th (sf) | 800 m | 1:49.26 | |
| European Cross Country Championships | Turin, Italy | 2nd | XC mixed relay | 17:24 | |
| 2023 | European Indoor Championships | Istanbul, Turkey | 1st | 800 m | 1:47.34 |
| European Games | Chorzów, Poland | 10th | 800 m | 1:47.36 | |
| World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 4th | 800 m | 1:44.91 | |
| 2024 | European Championships | Rome, Italy | 6th | 800 m | 1:46.54 |
| Olympic Games | Paris, France | 8th (rep) | 800 m | 1:45.37 |
Personal bests
- 800 metres – 1:43.92 (Budapest 2023)
- 800 metres indoor – 1:46.12 (Madrid 2023)
- 1500 metres – 3:36.41 (Huelva 2022)
- 1500 metres indoor – 3:40.72 (Valencia 2023)
- 3000 metres – 8:00.42 (Baie Mahault 2018)
- 3000 metres indoor – 7:55.75 (Valencia 2021)
National titles
- Spanish Athletics Championships
- 800 metres: 2021, 2023
See also
In Spanish: Adrián Ben para niños
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