Blanca Lacambra facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 August 1965 San Sebastián, Spain |
| Height | 1.65 m |
| Weight | 53 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 200 m, 400 m |
| Club | Federación Cántabra de Atletismo |
Blanca Lacambra Sáiz was born on August 28, 1965, in San Sebastián, Spain. She is a retired Spanish sprinter who was really good at running fast in the 200-meter and 400-meter races.
Blanca represented her country at the 1988 Summer Olympics, which is a huge deal for any athlete! She also competed in three World Championships, starting in 1987. She won a silver medal at the 1987 European Indoor Championships and many other medals at the Ibero-American Championships.
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Blanca Lacambra's Amazing Career
Blanca Lacambra had a long and successful career in track and field. She competed in many important events around the world, showing off her speed and talent.
Early Competitions and Medals
Blanca started competing in big events in 1983. At the Ibero-American Championships in Barcelona, she finished fifth in the 200 meters. She also won a silver medal with her team in the 4 × 400 meters relay race.
In 1986, she won two more silver medals at the Ibero-American Championships in Havana, Cuba. She got second place in the 100 meters and another silver in the 4 × 400 meters relay.
European and World Stages
One of her biggest achievements was winning a silver medal at the 1987 European Indoor Championships in France. She ran the 200 meters in a super fast time of 23.19 seconds!
Blanca also competed in the World Indoor Championships and the World Championships in 1987. These are some of the highest levels of competition in athletics.
Olympic Dreams and Gold Medals
In 1988, Blanca had a fantastic year. She won a gold medal in the 200 meters at the Ibero-American Championships in Mexico City. She also earned a bronze medal in the 400 meters and another silver in the 4 × 400 meters relay.
Later that year, she represented Spain at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Competing in the Olympics is a dream for many athletes, and Blanca made it there!
Later Career Highlights
Blanca continued to compete at a high level into the 1990s. In 1990, she won several more silver medals at the Ibero-American Championships in Brazil, including in the 400 meters, 4 × 100 meters relay, and 4 × 400 meters relay.
In 1991, she helped her team finish seventh in the 4 × 400 meters relay at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. She also won a silver medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay at the Ibero-American Championships in Seville, Spain, in 1992.
Blanca Lacambra's Fastest Times
Athletes always try to run their fastest, and these are Blanca Lacambra's personal best times in her main events:
Outdoor Records
- 100 metres – 11.61 seconds (set in Barcelona in 1987)
- 200 metres – 23.04 seconds (set in Mexico City in 1988)
- 400 metres – 51.73 seconds (set in Madrid in 1988)
Indoor Records
- 200 metres – 23.19 seconds (set in Liévin in 1987)
- 400 metres – 54.34 seconds (set in Piraeus in 1985)
See also
In Spanish: Blanca Lacambra para niños
