Bernardino Herrera facts for kids
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| Full name | Bernardino Herrera Casanueva | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 October 1977 Santander, Spain |
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| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1998–2007 | Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bernardino Herrera Casanueva was born on October 15, 1977, in Santander, Cantabria, Spain. He is a famous field hockey goalkeeper. Bernardino played for the Spanish National Team for many years.
He is also married to Silvia Muñoz, who is another well-known field hockey player.
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Bernardino Herrera: Spain's Hockey Star
Bernardino Herrera started his international career in 1998. His first big tournament was the Champions Trophy in Lahore, Pakistan. He quickly became an important player for Spain.
Olympic Dreams and Achievements
Bernardino Herrera played in two Summer Olympics for his home country. He first competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. There, his team finished in ninth place.
He then played in the 2004 Athens Olympics. In Athens, the Spanish team performed even better, reaching fourth place. This showed how strong the team was becoming.
Winning Big: Champions and European Titles
Bernardino was a key player for his club, Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. He also helped the Spanish national team win several important titles.
What is the Champions Trophy?
The Champions Trophy is a major international field hockey tournament. It brings together the best national teams from around the world. Bernardino's team won the Champions Trophy in 2004. This big win happened in Lahore, Pakistan.
What is the European Championship?
The European Championship is another important tournament. It features the top field hockey teams from Europe. Bernardino helped Spain win the European Championship in 2005. This victory took place in Leipzig, Germany.
Bernardino Herrera's career was full of success. He earned many medals, including gold in both the Champions Trophy and the European Championship. He also won medals in the Champions Challenge and the Indoor Hockey World Cup.
