Antonio Corgos facts for kids

Antonio Corgos Cervantes was born on March 10, 1960, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is a retired athlete who was really good at the long jump. He also competed in the triple jump.

Antonio Corgos won several important medals during his career. He earned two silver medals at the European Athletics Indoor Championships. He also won a silver medal at the 1982 European Athletics Championships. He also got silver medals at the 1983 Mediterranean Games and the 1983 Ibero-American Championships in Athletics. Antonio was an Olympic finalist three times. His best finish was fifth place at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. His personal best jump in the long jump was 8.23 meters. For the triple jump, his best indoor jump was 16.33 meters.

Antonio Corgos's Athletic Achievements

Antonio Corgos represented Spain in many big competitions around the world. Here are some of his most notable results:

Olympic Games Appearances

Antonio Corgos competed in the Olympic Games three times.

• In 1980, he finished 7th in the long jump at the Moscow Olympics.
• In 1984, he placed 10th in the long jump at the Los Angeles Olympics.
• In 1988, he achieved his best Olympic result, finishing 5th in the long jump at the Seoul Olympics.

European Championships Medals

Antonio Corgos won silver medals at the European Championships:

• He earned a silver medal in the long jump at the 1981 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Grenoble, France.
• He won another silver medal in the long jump at the 1982 European Athletics Championships in Athens, Greece.
• He also got a silver medal in the long jump at the 1989 European Athletics Indoor Championships in The Hague, Netherlands.

Other International Medals

Antonio Corgos also won medals in other important international events:

• In 1983, he won a silver medal in the long jump at the Mediterranean Games in Casablanca, Morocco.
• Also in 1983, he secured a silver medal in the long jump at the Ibero-American Championships held in Barcelona, Spain.
• In 1988, he won a bronze medal in the long jump at the Ibero-American Championships in Mexico City, Mexico.

World Championships Participation

Antonio Corgos competed at the World Championships in Helsinki, Finland, where he finished 7th in the long jump.

See also

In Spanish: Antonio Corgos para niños