Almudena Muñoz facts for kids
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| Born | 4 November 1968 (age 56) Valencia, Spain |
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| Occupation | Judoka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Judo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | –52 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| World finals |  (1993) |
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| Regional finals |  (1993) |
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| Olympic finals |  (1992) |
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Almudena Muñoz Martínez (born 4 November 1968) is a famous former judoka from Spain. She is best known for winning a gold medal in judo at the 1992 Summer Olympics. This big event took place in Barcelona, Spain, her home country.
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Almudena's Olympic Journey
Almudena Muñoz made history at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. She competed in the women's 52 kg judo division. Judo is a martial art and combat sport where athletes use throws and grappling techniques.
Gold Medal in Barcelona
In 1992, Almudena won the gold medal, making her an Olympic champion. This was a huge achievement for her and for Spain. It showed her amazing skill and dedication in judo.
Competing in Atlanta
Almudena also took part in the 1996 Summer Olympics. These games were held in Atlanta, United States. She competed again in the women's 52 kg judo event.
Other Major Achievements
Besides her Olympic success, Almudena Muñoz had other important wins. She proved herself to be one of the top judokas in the world.
World Championships Silver
In 1993, Almudena competed at the World Judo Championships. This event took place in Hamilton, Canada. She earned a silver medal in the women's 52 kg category. This showed she was consistently one of the best.
European Champion
The same year, 1993, Almudena also won a gold medal at the European Judo Championships. This competition was held in Athens, Greece. Winning both a World silver and a European gold in the same year is very impressive.
See also
In Spanish: Almudena Muñoz para niños
