Antonio Reina facts for kids

Antonio Manuel Reina competing in 2012.

Antonio Manuel Reina Ballesteros was born on June 13, 1981, in Osuna, Seville, Spain. He is a well-known Spanish athlete who specializes in middle-distance running. His main event is the 800 metres race, where runners sprint two laps around a standard track.

Antonio's Amazing Achievements

Antonio Reina has competed for Spain in many important athletics events around the world. He has won several medals and achieved great results throughout his career.

Winning Medals for Spain

Antonio has shown his talent by winning medals at major championships:

• In 2000, he won a bronze medal in the 800m race at the World Junior Championships held in Santiago, Chile.
• In 2001, he earned a gold medal at the European Under-23 Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands, for the 800m.
• 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 in Madrid, Spain. This race was also his personal best time for the 800m.
• In 2005, Antonio won a silver medal in the 800m at the European Indoor Championships in Madrid, Spain.
• Also 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.
• In 2010, he secured a bronze medal in the 800m at the Ibero-American Championships in San Fernando, Spain.

Competing on the World Stage

Antonio also represented Spain at the biggest sporting events:

• He competed in the Olympic Games three times: in Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), and London (2012). He reached the semi-finals in the 800m race at all three Olympics.
• He participated in many World Championships in Athletics, which are global competitions for track and field athletes.
• He also took part in the European Athletics Championships, competing against other top athletes from Europe.

Antonio's Fastest Times

These are Antonio Reina's personal best times in his main running events:

• 400 metres - 45.98 seconds (set in 2005)
• 800 metres - 1 minute, 43.83 seconds (set in 2002)
• 1500 metres - 4 minutes, 9.08 seconds (set in 1998)

References

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See also

In Spanish: Antonio Manuel Reina Ballesteros para niños