Alberto González (hammer thrower) facts for kids

Alberto González Moyano was born on June 1, 1998. He is a talented athlete from Spain. Alberto is known for his skill in the hammer throw. This sport involves throwing a heavy metal ball, called a "hammer," as far as possible. The hammer is attached to a wire and a handle.

Alberto has competed for Spain in many big events. He even took part in the World Championships in 2019. That same year, he achieved a great victory. He won a gold medal at the European U23 Championships. His best throw ever is 75.78 meters. He achieved this amazing distance in Andújar in 2019.

Alberto's Journey in Athletics

Alberto started competing in international events when he was young. He showed great promise early on.

Early Competitions

• In 2015, Alberto competed at the World Youth Championships. He finished in 9th place.
• The next year, in 2016, he was at the World U20 Championships. He threw the 6 kg hammer 75.52 meters. This earned him a strong 5th place.
• In 2017, he took part in the European U20 Championships. He placed 6th in the hammer throw.

Winning Medals

• In 2018, Alberto won his first international medal. He earned a bronze medal at the European Throwing Cup. This was in the U23 category.
• His biggest win came in 2019. He competed at the European U23 Championships in Sweden. There, he won the gold medal in the hammer throw. This was a huge achievement for him.

Later Competitions

• After his gold medal win, Alberto went to the World Championships in Doha, Qatar. He competed against the best athletes globally.
• In 2022, he participated in the Mediterranean Games.
• He also competed in the European Games in 2023. Alberto continues to represent Spain in major athletics events.

External Links

• Alberto González Moyano (and hereLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).) at Comité Olímpico Español

See also

In Spanish: Alberto González Moyano para niños