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Borja Vivas
Personal information
Born (1984-05-26) May 26, 1984 (age 41)
Málaga, Spain
Height 2.04 m (6 ft 8+12 in)
Weight 139 kg (306 lb)
Sport
Country  Spain
Sport Athletics
Event(s) Shot put
Medal record
Representing  Spain
Men's athletics
European Championships
Silver 2014 Zürich Shot put
European Cup Winter Throwing
Gold 2013 Leiria Shot put
Mediterranean Games
Gold 2013 Mersin Shot put

Borja Vivas Jiménez (born 26 May 1984) is a Spanish shot putter. The shot put is an athletics event where athletes throw a heavy metal ball, called a "shot," as far as they can. Borja has represented Spain in many major competitions. He competed in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. He also took part in four outdoor and three indoor World Championships. His biggest success was winning a silver medal at the 2014 European Championships.

Borja's Amazing Achievements

Borja Vivas Jiménez has had a very successful career in shot put. He has competed in many important events around the world.

Early Career and First Medals

Borja started competing in big events when he was young. In 2003, he was 10th at the European Junior Championships. His first major medal was a silver at the 2006 Ibero-American Championships in Puerto Rico. Two years later, in 2008, he won a gold medal at the Ibero-American Championships in Chile.

Competing on the World Stage

Borja has represented Spain at the highest levels of athletics. He competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He also took part in several World Athletics Championships, including events in Berlin (2009), Daegu (2011), Moscow (2013), Beijing (2015), and Portland (2016).

European and Mediterranean Success

One of Borja's most notable achievements is his silver medal at the 2014 European Athletics Championships in Zürich, Switzerland. This was a huge moment in his career. He also won a gold medal at the 2013 European Cup Winter Throwing event in Leiria, Portugal.

Borja has also had great success at the Mediterranean Games. He won a gold medal at the 2013 Mediterranean Games in Mersin, Turkey. He also competed in the 2005 and 2018 Mediterranean Games.

Indoor Competitions

Borja is also a strong competitor in indoor events. He has participated in several European Indoor Championships and World Indoor Championships. In 2015, he finished 4th at the European Indoor Championships in Prague, showing his consistent performance.

Borja Vivas Jiménez is known for his dedication and skill in the shot put. He has proudly represented Spain in many major athletic competitions.

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