Antonio David Jiménez facts for kids
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Antonio David Jiménez Pentinel (born on February 18, 1977, in Seville, Spain) is a Spanish long-distance runner. He is especially good at the steeplechase, which is a running race with obstacles and water jumps.
Antonio Jiménez is famous for winning the gold medal in the 3000-meter steeplechase. This happened at the 2002 European Athletics Championships in Munich, Germany. He was the first non-Finnish or non-French winner of this event in a long time. He also competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, reaching the final in the same event. In 2006, he finished 5th in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the European Championships in Gothenburg.
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Antonio's Athletics Journey
Antonio Jiménez has had a successful career in athletics, representing Spain in many big competitions.
Early Career and First Medals
- In 1999, he won a bronze medal at the European Under-23 Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. This was for the 3000-meter steeplechase.
- In 2001, he won a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in Tunis, Tunisia. This was also in the 3000-meter steeplechase.
- He also finished 6th in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics in Edmonton, Canada.
European and World Success
- In 2002, Antonio won a silver medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Vienna, Austria. This was for the 3000-meter race.
- Later that year, he achieved his biggest win, taking gold at the 2002 European Athletics Championships in Munich. He won the 3000-meter steeplechase.
- He continued to compete at the highest level, finishing 4th in the 3000-meter race at the 2004 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
- In 2005, he earned another silver medal at the Mediterranean Games in Almería, Spain, for the 3000-meter steeplechase. He also placed 6th at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki, Finland.
Later Competitions
Antonio continued to compete in major events, including the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan, and the 2012 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland. He always showed great dedication to his sport.
A Challenge in His Career
In 2014, Antonio Jiménez faced a difficult time in his career. He was suspended from sports for three years because of an issue with a banned substance. This meant he could not compete during that period.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Jiménez Pentinel para niños
