Alejandro Sánchez Palomero facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 6 November 1986 Salamanca |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming Paratriathlon |
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| Disability class | S8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alejandro Sánchez Palomero (born on November 6, 1986) is a talented athlete from Spain. He is known for his achievements in both swimming and paratriathlon. He has competed in the Paralympic Games and won several medals.
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Alejandro Sánchez Palomero: A Champion Athlete
Alejandro Sánchez Palomero has shown incredible dedication throughout his sports career. He started as a swimmer and later became a successful paratriathlete. His journey includes competing at the highest levels, like the Paralympics.
Swimming Career
Alejandro was classified as an S8 swimmer. This classification is for athletes with certain physical impairments. It helps ensure fair competition in para-swimming events.
In 2007, Alejandro competed in the IDM German Open. He also took part in the 2010 IPC World Championships in the Netherlands. There, he finished seventh in the 100-meter breaststroke. He also placed eighth in the 200-meter individual medley. In 2013, he represented the Balearic Islands. This was at the Championship of Spain by Autonomous Open Paralympic Swimming.
Paralympic Swimming Achievements
Alejandro competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics held in Beijing. This was a major highlight of his swimming career. He won a bronze medal in the 100-meter S8 breaststroke event. This was a fantastic achievement for him and for Spain.
He also competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. While he did not win a medal at these Games, his participation showed his continued commitment. Competing in two Paralympic Games is a huge accomplishment.
Transition to Paratriathlon
After his swimming career, Alejandro made a successful switch to paratriathlon. This sport combines swimming, cycling, and running. He continued to excel, earning many medals in this new discipline.
Paratriathlon World and European Medals
Alejandro has won multiple medals at World and European Championships in paratriathlon.
- At the World Championships, he earned silver medals in 2015, 2016, and 2018. He also secured bronze medals in 2019 and 2021.
- At the European Championships, he won gold medals in 2015 and 2016. He also achieved bronze medals in 2017 and 2021.
Other Multisport Achievements
Alejandro also competed in other related sports.
- In para-aquathlon (swimming and running), he won a gold medal at the 2014 World Championships. He also won gold at the 2018 European Championships.
- In para-duathlon (cycling and running), he earned a silver medal at the 2016 World Championships. He also got a silver medal at the 2015 European Championships.
Paralympic Paratriathlon Success
Alejandro's success in paratriathlon led him back to the Paralympic Games.
- At the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo (held in 2021), he won another bronze medal. This was in the PTS4 paratriathlon event. This showed his versatility and continued excellence across different sports.
External links
- Alejandro Sanchez Palomero at the International Paralympic Committee
- Alejandro Sanchez Palomero at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Alejandro Sánchez Palomero para niños
