Alberto González (hammer thrower) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Alberto González Moyano |
| Born | 1 June 1998 Jaén, Spain |
| Height | 1.95 m |
| Weight | 105 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Hammer throw |
| Club | Unicaja Jaén Paraíso Interior |
| Coached by | Joaquín Moyano |
Alberto González Moyano was born on June 1, 1998. He is a Spanish athlete who is really good at the hammer throw. This sport involves throwing a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle as far as possible. Alberto has competed for Spain in many big events around the world.
In 2019, he won a gold medal at the European Under-23 Championships. This was a huge achievement for him! Later that year, he also competed in the World Championships, which is one of the biggest athletics events. Alberto's personal best throw is 75.78 meters, which he achieved in 2019.
Alberto's Journey in Athletics
Alberto started competing in athletics when he was young. He focused on the hammer throw, a sport that needs a lot of strength, skill, and balance. Athletes spin around several times to build momentum before releasing the hammer.
Early Competitions
Alberto first represented Spain in international events when he was a teenager.
- In 2015, he competed at the World Youth Championships. He finished 9th in the hammer throw.
- The next year, in 2016, he was 5th at the World Under-20 Championships. This showed he was getting better and better.
- In 2017, he took part in the European Under-20 Championships, where he placed 6th.
Medals and Major Events
Alberto continued to improve and started winning medals.
- In 2018, he won a bronze medal at the European Throwing Cup for Under-23 athletes. This was his first big medal at an international event.
- His biggest win came in 2019 at the European Under-23 Championships. He threw the hammer 74.36 meters, earning him a gold medal!
- Later in 2019, he competed in the World Championships in Doha, Qatar. This is a very tough competition with the best athletes from all over the world.
- He also competed in the Mediterranean Games in 2022 and the European Games in 2023, representing Spain.
Alberto González Moyano continues to train hard and compete, aiming to throw the hammer even further and achieve more success in his sport.
See also
In Spanish: Alberto González Moyano para niños
