Antonio Peñalver facts for kids
Antonio Peñalver Asensio was born on December 1, 1968, in Alhama de Murcia, Spain. He is a famous Spanish athlete who competed in a tough sport called the decathlon. The decathlon is a special event where athletes compete in ten different track and field challenges over two days. Antonio is best known for winning a silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. He was also a member of a sports club known as Larios Club, which is now called A.A.Moratalaz.
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Antonio Peñalver's Big Wins
Antonio Peñalver competed in many important athletic events throughout his career. He showed great skill and determination in the decathlon.
Olympic Highlights
- 1988 Olympic Games: Antonio first competed in the Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. He finished 23rd in the decathlon.
- 1992 Olympic Games: This was a very special year for Antonio. At the Olympics held in his home country, Barcelona, Spain, he won a fantastic silver medal in the decathlon. This was one of the biggest achievements of his career.
- 1996 Olympic Games: Antonio also competed in the Olympics in Atlanta, United States, where he finished 9th.
Other Major Championships
- 1990 Ibero-American Championships: Antonio won a gold medal in the decathlon at this event held in Manaus, Brazil.
- 1992 European Indoor Championships: He earned a bronze medal in the heptathlon (a seven-event competition) at the championships in Genoa, Italy.
- World Championships: Antonio competed in the World Championships several times, showing his talent on the global stage. He finished 8th in 1991 in Tokyo, Japan.
Antonio Peñalver's career was full of hard work and impressive results, making him one of Spain's notable decathletes.
External links
- Antonio Peñalver at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Peñalver para niños
