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 is a talented former Spanish sprinter who was born on August 28, 1965, in San Sebastián. She was known for her speed in races like the 200-meter and 400-meter sprints. Blanca represented her country in many big competitions, including the 1988 Summer Olympics and three World Championships. She also won a silver medal at the 1987 European Indoor Championships and several medals at the Ibero-American Championships.
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Blanca Lacambra: A Spanish Sprinter
Blanca Lacambra was a professional athlete who specialized in short-distance running. She competed in races where athletes run as fast as they can over distances like 200 meters and 400 meters. These races require a lot of power and speed.
Her Amazing Race Record
Blanca had a very successful career, winning many medals and representing Spain on the world stage. Here are some of her most notable achievements:
- In 1983, she won a silver medal in the 4 × 400 meter relay at the Ibero-American Championships in Barcelona.
- In 1986, she earned two more silver medals at the Ibero-American Championships in Havana, one in the 100 meters and another in the 4 × 400 meter relay.
- A big highlight was in 1987 when she won a silver medal in the 200 meters at the European Indoor Championships in Liévin, France.
- She competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, which is a huge achievement for any athlete.
- Also in 1988, she won a gold medal in the 200 meters and a bronze medal in the 400 meters at the Ibero-American Championships in Mexico City. She also got another silver in the 4 × 400 meter relay there.
- Blanca continued to win medals, including several silvers in relay races and the 400 meters at the Ibero-American Championships in 1990 and 1992.
- She also competed in the World Championships multiple times, showing her consistent performance at the highest level of the sport.
Personal Bests: How Fast She Ran
Athletes often have "personal bests," which are their fastest times ever recorded in a specific event. These times show how incredibly fast Blanca could run!
Outdoor Races
- 100 metres: 11.61 seconds (achieved in Barcelona in 1987)
- 200 metres: 23.04 seconds (achieved in Mexico City in 1988)
- 400 metres: 51.73 seconds (achieved in Madrid in 1988)
Indoor Races
- 200 metres: 23.19 seconds (achieved in Liévin in 1987)
- 400 metres: 54.34 seconds (achieved in Piraeus in 1985)
These times show that Blanca Lacambra was one of the fastest sprinters of her time in Spain.
References
- All-Athletics profile
See also
In Spanish: Blanca Lacambra para niños
