Antonio Manuel Reina facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Reina and the second or maternal family name is Ballesteros.
Antonio Manuel Reina Ballesteros was born on June 13, 1981, in Osuna, Seville, Spain. He is a well-known Spanish middle-distance runner. He is especially good at the 800 metres race.
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Antonio Reina's Running Career
Antonio Reina has competed in many important athletics events around the world. He has won several medals for Spain.
Major Achievements
- In 2000, he won a bronze medal in the 800m race at the World Junior Championships in Santiago, Chile.
- In 2001, he earned a gold medal in the 800m at the European U23 Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- In 2002, he won a bronze medal in the 800m at the European Indoor Championships in Vienna, Austria.
- Later in 2002, he achieved a gold medal in the 800m at the World Cup held in Madrid, Spain. This was also his personal best time for the 800m!
- In 2005, he won two gold medals at the Mediterranean Games in Almería, Spain. He won gold in both the 800m and the 4 × 400 m relay.
- Also in 2005, he took home a silver medal in the 800m at the European Indoor Championships in Madrid, Spain.
- In 2010, he won a bronze medal in the 800m at the Ibero-American Championships in San Fernando, Spain.
Olympic Games Appearances
Antonio Reina has represented Spain at the Olympic Games multiple times:
- 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
- 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
- 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom.
His Best Running Times
Antonio Reina has set impressive personal bests in his career:
- 400 metres: 45.98 seconds (set in 2005)
- 800 metres: 1 minute, 43.83 seconds (set in 2002)
- 1500 metres: 4 minutes, 09.08 seconds (set in 1998)
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Manuel Reina Ballesteros para niños
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