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Antonio Martorell
Personal information
Nationality Spanish
Born (1978-12-08) 8 December 1978 (age 46)
Inca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Sport
Country  Spain
Sport Swimming (S9)
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Spain
Paralympic Games
Bronze 1996 Atlanta 4x100 m freestyle S7-10
World Championships
Silver 1998 Christchurch 50 m freestyle S9

Antonio Martorell Sastre, born on December 8, 1978, is a talented swimmer from Spain. He is known for competing in the Paralympic Games, where athletes with disabilities show their amazing skills. Antonio has won medals for his country, making him a celebrated athlete. He competes in the S9 swimming classification.

About Antonio Martorell Sastre

Antonio Martorell Sastre was born in Inca, a town located in the Balearic Islands of Spain. From a young age, he showed a passion for swimming. He trained hard and became a strong competitor in his sport.

Competing in the Paralympics

Antonio represented Spain at the 1996 Summer Paralympics held in Atlanta, USA. These games are a major international event for athletes with disabilities. At the 1996 Paralympics, Antonio earned a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay. This was a great achievement for him and his team.

He also competed at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. These games took place in Sydney, Australia. Although he did not win a medal at the 2000 games, competing at such a high level is a big accomplishment.

World Championships

Besides the Paralympics, Antonio also competed in the IPC Swimming World Championships. In 1998, he won a silver medal at the World Championships held in Christchurch. He earned this medal in the 50 meter freestyle S9 event.

Antonio Martorell Sastre's dedication and success in swimming make him an inspiring athlete.

See also

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