Alberto Urdiales facts for kids
Alberto Urdiales in 2011
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| Born | 17 November 1968 (age 56) Santander, Cantabria, Spain |
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Alberto Urdiales Márquez (born 17 November 1968) is a famous Spanish handball player. He is well-known for representing Spain in three Olympic Games. Alberto helped his team win two bronze medals, showing great skill and teamwork.
Alberto Urdiales' Olympic Journey
Alberto Urdiales had an impressive career playing handball for Spain at the Olympics. He competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Summer Olympic Games. His journey shows what dedication and hard work can achieve.
Barcelona 1992
Alberto first played in the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain. He was part of the Spanish handball team. The team finished fifth in the Olympic tournament. Alberto played four matches and scored an amazing 30 goals. This was a strong start to his Olympic career.
Atlanta 1996
Four years later, Alberto returned to the Olympics. This time, the games were in Atlanta, USA. He achieved a great success with the Spanish team. They won the bronze medal! This was a huge moment for the team and for Alberto. He played in all seven matches and scored 31 goals, showing his importance to the team.
Sydney 2000
Alberto's Olympic journey continued to the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia. Here, he earned his second Olympic bronze medal. He was again a key part of the Spanish team. He played three matches in this tournament. Winning two Olympic bronze medals is a fantastic achievement for any athlete.
See also
In Spanish: Alberto Urdiales para niños
