Begoña Reina López facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 March 1975 Zaragoza, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Begoña Reina López is a talented Spanish swimmer. She was born on March 14, 1975, in Zaragoza, Spain. Begoña is known for her achievements in Paralympic swimming, competing in the S9 category. This classification is for swimmers with certain physical impairments. She has won several medals for her country in major international competitions.
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Paralympic Games Achievements
Begoña Reina represented Spain at two different Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities.
Barcelona 1992 Medals
The 1992 Paralympic Games were held in Barcelona, Spain. This was a special event for Begoña, as it was in her home country. She performed very well, earning two medals:
- A gold medal in the 100 meter breaststroke SB9 event. This was a fantastic achievement!
- A bronze medal in the 4x100 meter medley relay (S7-10 category).
Atlanta 1996 Medals
Begoña continued her success at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, USA. She once again showed her skill in the pool:
- A bronze medal in the 100 meter breaststroke SB9 event.
- Another bronze medal in the 4x100 meter medley relay (S7-10 category).
World Championships Success
Besides the Paralympics, Begoña Reina also competed in the IPC Swimming World Championships. These championships bring together the best swimmers with disabilities from around the world.
Malta 1994 Medals
At the 1994 World Championships held in Malta, Begoña added more medals to her collection:
- A silver medal in the 100 meter breaststroke SB9 event.
- A gold medal in the 4x100 meter medley relay (S7-10 category).
Begoña Reina's career shows her dedication and talent as a Paralympic swimmer. She is a great example of a successful athlete.
External links
- Begona Reina at the International Paralympic Committee
- Begoña Reina Lopez at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Begoña Reina para niños
