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Bruno Hortelano

Hortelano in 2018
Personal information
Born	(1991-09-18) 18 September 1991 (age 33) Wollongong, Australia
Education	Cornell University
Height	1.81 m
Weight	72 kg
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	100 m, 200 m
College team	Cornell Big Red
Coached by	Adrian Durant
Medal record World Indoor Championships Silver 2022 Belgrade 4 × 400 m relay European Championships Gold 2016 Amsterdam 200 m Bronze 2018 Berlin 4x400 m relay European U23 Championships Bronze 2013 Tampere 4 × 100 m relay

Bruno Dominix Hortelano Roig is a famous Spanish athlete who used to compete in sprinting races. He was born on September 18, 1991. Bruno is known for his speed in events like the 100-meter and 200-meter dash. He has won several medals for Spain in major athletics championships.

Bruno Hortelano's Early Life and Athletics Journey

Bruno Hortelano was born in Wollongong, Australia. His parents were from Spain. When he was very young, his family moved to Canada. He grew up in Burlington, Ontario.

Sports and School Years

As a kid, Bruno tried many sports. He enjoyed taekwondo and soccer. In high school, he played American football. He also joined the Burlington Track Club. He started competing in the 100-meter race. Later, he also ran the 110-meter hurdles.

Bruno went to Assumption Catholic Secondary School from 2005 to 2009. He was named the best sprinter twice. In 2009, he was a finalist in the 100-meter race at a big championship in Toronto. He ran it in 10.76 seconds.

College and Genetics Studies

After high school, Bruno went to Cornell University in New York. He studied genetics there and graduated in 2014. While at Cornell, he continued to compete in athletics for the university team.

Bruno Hortelano's Sprinting Achievements

Bruno Hortelano became a top sprinter for Spain. He set new national records and won important medals.

Breaking Spanish Records

In 2013, Bruno represented Spain at the World Championships. He ran the 200 meters and reached the semifinals. He even set a new Spanish record with a time of 20.47 seconds.

In 2016, he competed in the European Championships. He won a gold medal in the 200 meters. He broke his own Spanish record again, running 20.39 seconds in the semifinals. Later that year, at the Summer Olympics in Rio, he broke his 200-meter record once more. He ran it in 20.12 seconds.

Overcoming Challenges

In September 2016, Bruno had a serious hand injury. But he worked hard and made a full recovery. By 2018, he was back to his best. He set new national records in both the 200 meters and 400 meters that year.

Bruno Hortelano announced his retirement from athletics in May 2025.

Bruno Hortelano's International Competitions

Bruno Hortelano represented Spain in many major athletics events around the world.

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing  Spain
2010	World Junior Championships	Moncton, Canada	21st (h)	200 m	21.51
2011	European U23 Championships	Ostrava, Czech Republic	16th (h)	100 m	10.74
2012	European Championships	Helsinki, Finland	18th (sf)	200 m	21.35
			9th (h)	4 × 100 m relay	39.81
2013	European U23 Championships	Tampere, Finland	5th	200 m	20.70
			3rd	4 × 100 m relay	38.87
			5th	4 × 400 m relay	3:05.28
	World Championships	Moscow, Russia	16th (sf)	200 m	20.55
			9th (h)	4 × 100 m relay	38.46
2016	World Indoor Championships	Portland, United States	15th (sf)	60 m	6.63
	Ibero-American Championships	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2nd	200 m	20.48
			4th	4 × 100 m relay	39.28
	European Championships	Amsterdam, Netherlands	4th	100 m	10.12
			1st	200 m	20.45
	Olympic Games	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	10th (sf)	200 m	20.12
2018	European Championships	Berlin, Germany	4th	200 m	20.05
			3rd	4 × 400 m relay	3:00.78
2022	World Indoor Championships	Belgrade, Serbia	8th (sf)	400 m	46.76
			2nd	4 × 400 m relay	3:06.82

Bruno Hortelano's Best Times

Here are Bruno Hortelano's fastest times in different running events:

Outdoor Races

• 100 metres – 10.06 seconds (set in Madrid in 2016; this is a Spanish National Record)
• 200 metres – 20.04 seconds (set in Getafe in 2018; this is also a Spanish National Record)
• 400 metres – 44.69 seconds (set in Madrid in 2018; another Spanish National Record)

Indoor Races

• 60 metres – 6.63 seconds (set in Portland in 2016)
• 200 metres – 20.75 seconds (set in Albuquerque in 2014)
• 400 metres – 47.04 seconds (set in Hanover, New Hampshire in 2014)

See also

In Spanish: Bruno Hortelano para niños