Berta Castells facts for kids
Berta Castells in 2006
|
|
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 January 1984 Torredembarra, Spain |
| Height | 1.74 m |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Hammer throw |
| Club | Valencia Esports |
| Coached by | José Luis Velasco |
| Updated on 21 January 2013. | |
Berta Castells Franco, born on January 24, 1984, is a famous Spanish athlete. She is best known for her amazing skills in the hammer throw event. In this sport, athletes throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle as far as they can. Berta has represented Spain in many big competitions around the world. Her personal best throw is 70.52 meters, which she achieved in 2016.
Contents
Berta's Athletic Journey
Berta Castells Franco has had a long and successful career in athletics. She started competing at a young age and quickly became one of Spain's top hammer throwers. Her dedication and hard work have helped her achieve many great things.
Early Success and Medals
Berta began making a name for herself early on.
- In 2001, she won a silver medal at the World Youth Championships in Hungary.
- The same year, she earned a bronze medal at the European Junior Championships in Italy.
- In 2003, she won another bronze medal at the European Junior Championships in Finland.
She continued to show her talent in other international events:
- In 2004, Berta won a silver medal at the Ibero-American Championships held in Spain.
- She also secured a silver medal at the Ibero-American Championships in Spain in 2010.
- In 2013, she earned a silver medal at the Mediterranean Games in Turkey.
- Later, in 2018, she won a bronze medal at the Ibero-American Championships in Peru.
Competing at the Olympics
One of the biggest dreams for any athlete is to compete in the Olympic Games. Berta Castells Franco achieved this dream multiple times, representing Spain on the world's biggest stage.
- She competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
- She also took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
- Her third Olympic appearance was at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom.
Other Major Competitions
Throughout her career, Berta has competed in many other important championships. She has participated in the World Championships and European Championships many times, consistently competing against the best athletes from around the globe. Her long career shows her dedication and passion for the hammer throw.
See also
In Spanish: Berta Castells Franco para niños
