Alberto Urdiales facts for kids
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| Born | 17 November 1968 (age 56) Santander, Cantabria, Spain |
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Alberto Urdiales Márquez, born on November 17, 1968, is a famous Spanish handball player. He is well-known for representing Spain in three Olympic Games: 1992, 1996, and 2000. He helped his team win two bronze medals.
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Alberto Urdiales: An Olympic Handball Star
Alberto Urdiales is a celebrated athlete from Spain. He played handball, a team sport where players pass a ball and try to throw it into the opposing team's goal. He competed at the highest level, representing his country in the Olympic Games.
Early Olympic Journey: Barcelona 1992
Alberto Urdiales first played in the Olympics in 1992. These games were held in Barcelona, Spain. He was part of the Spanish handball team. The team finished in fifth place in the Olympic tournament. During this competition, Alberto played four matches and scored 30 goals.
Winning Bronze: Atlanta 1996
Four years later, Alberto competed in the 1996 Olympics. These games took place in Atlanta, USA. This time, his team achieved a great success. They won the bronze medal in handball. A bronze medal means they finished in third place. Alberto played in all seven matches and scored 31 goals.
Second Bronze: Sydney 2000
Alberto Urdiales continued his Olympic journey in 2000. He participated in the games held in Sydney, Australia. Here, he won his second Olympic bronze medal with the Spanish team. He played three matches in this tournament and scored one goal. His contributions helped Spain secure another medal.
See also
In Spanish: Alberto Urdiales para niños
