Anais García facts for kids
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| Nationality |  Spain |
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| Born | 29 September 1980 Barcelona, Spain |
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Anais García Balmaña (born on September 29, 1980) is a talented swimmer from Spain. She is known for her amazing achievements in Paralympic swimming. Anais has a vision impairment, meaning she cannot see well. She is classified as a B1/S11 swimmer, which is a category for athletes with very limited or no vision.
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Anais García's Early Life
Anais was born in Barcelona, Spain. Her father, Miguel Garcia, is a well-known architect and decorator. When Anais was born, she had a serious eye condition. One of her eyes had glaucoma, and the other had a retinal detachment. These conditions greatly affected her eyesight.
Paralympic Swimming Achievements
Anais García is a true champion in the pool. She has competed in several Paralympic Games, which are like the Olympic Games for athletes with disabilities.
Atlanta 1996
Her first Paralympic experience was at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta. There, she won a bronze medal. This was in the 4 x 100 meter medley relay race. It was a great start to her Paralympic career!
Sydney 2000
Anais continued her success at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney. This time, she won two gold medals. She was the fastest in both the 100 meter freestyle and the 400 meter freestyle races. These were incredible victories!
Athens 2004
She kept her winning streak going at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens. Anais won another gold medal in the 100 meter freestyle race. Her dedication and hard work truly paid off.
Breaking World Records
Anais García is not just a medalist; she is also a world record holder! She has set three amazing world records in swimming.
- One record was in the 4x50 meter freestyle S11-S13 race.
- Another record was in the 800 meter freestyle S11 race.
- Her third world record was in the 4x50 meter medley S11-S13 race.
These records show her incredible speed and skill in the water. She competed in the IBSA World Blind Swimming Championships in 2003, showing her talent on a global stage.
Her Work Today
After her successful swimming career, Anais García continues to help others. She is now a deputy director at ONCE. ONCE is a very important organization in Spain. It works to help people with disabilities, especially those who are blind or have low vision. Anais leads the department that focuses on personal independence and adapting things for people with disabilities. Her work helps many people live more independent lives.
See also
In Spanish: Anaís García Balmaña para niños
