Antonio Martorell Sastre facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 December 1978 Inca, Balearic Islands, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S9) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Antonio Martorell Sastre was born on December 8, 1978. He is a talented swimmer from Spain. Antonio is known for competing in Paralympic swimming events.
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Antonio Martorell: A Paralympic Swimmer
Antonio Martorell is an S9 swimmer. This means he competes in a specific category for athletes with certain physical impairments. The "S9" classification helps make sure that competitions are fair for all swimmers.
Competing for Spain
Antonio has proudly represented Spain in major international swimming competitions. He showed great skill and determination in the pool.
Paralympic Journey
Antonio competed in the 1996 Summer Paralympics held in Atlanta. This was a very exciting time for him. At these Games, he achieved a fantastic result. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay event. This relay race involved a team of four swimmers.
He also took part in the 2000 Summer Paralympics. These Games were held in Sydney, Australia. While he did not win a medal at the Sydney Games, competing at such a high level is a huge achievement for any athlete.
World Championship Success
Beyond the Paralympics, Antonio also competed in the IPC Swimming World Championships. In 1998, he earned a silver medal at the World Championships in Christchurch. This medal was for the 50 meter freestyle S9 event. It showed his strength as an individual swimmer.
Find Out More
- Antonio Martorell at the International Paralympic Committee
- Antonio Martorell Sastre at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Martorell Sastre para niños
