Antonio Peñalver facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Peñalver and the second or maternal family name is Asensio.
Antonio Peñalver Asensio (born 1 December 1968 in Alhama de Murcia) is a retired Spanish decathlete. He won a Silver in the 1992 Olympics by beating Dave Johnson by 103 points. He was also part of Larios Club, today named A.A.Moratalaz.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Spain |
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| 1986 | World Junior Championships | Athens, Greece | 7th | Decathlon | 7229 pts |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 23rd | Decathlon | 7743 pts |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 6th | Decathlon | 8214 pts |
| Ibero-American Championships | Manaus, Brazil | 1st | Decathlon | 7824 pts | |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 8th | Decathlon | 8200 pts |
| 1992 | European Indoor Championships | Genoa, Italy | 3rd | Heptathlon | 6062 pts |
| Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 2nd | Decathlon | 8412 pts | |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | — | Decathlon | DNF |
| 1995 | World Indoor Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 6th | Heptathlon | 5939 pts |
| World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | — | Decathlon | DNF | |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 9th | Decathlon | 8307 pts |
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Peñalver para niños
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