Carlos Sala facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Charli |
| Born | 20 March 1960 (age 65) Barcelona, Spain |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Athletics |
Carlos Sala Molera (born on March 20, 1960, in Barcelona, Catalonia), also known by his nickname "Charli", is a retired Spanish athlete. He was a sprint hurdler, which means he specialized in running over hurdles very fast!
Carlos was an amazing athlete who represented his country at the Olympic Games five times in a row. He started competing in the Olympics in 1980. His best performance at the Olympic Games was finishing 7th in 1984.
His fastest time ever in the 110 meter hurdles was 13.44 seconds. He achieved this personal best in August 1987, right in his hometown of Barcelona.
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Carlos Sala's Racing Highlights
Carlos Sala had a long and successful career in athletics. He competed in many important events around the world. Here are some of his biggest achievements:
Olympic Games Appearances
Carlos Sala competed in the Olympic Games five times. This is a huge achievement for any athlete!
- 1980 Moscow Olympics: He reached the semi-finals in the 110 meter hurdles.
- 1984 Los Angeles Olympics: This was his best Olympic performance, finishing 7th in the 110 meter hurdles final.
- 1988 Seoul Olympics: He made it to the semi-finals again.
- 1992 Barcelona Olympics: He competed in his home city!
- 1996 Atlanta Olympics: This was his fifth and final Olympic appearance.
Major Medals and Achievements
Carlos won several medals at different international competitions:
- In 1983, he won a silver medal at the Mediterranean Games in the 110 meter hurdles. He also won a gold medal at the Ibero-American Championships that same year.
- In 1986, he achieved a bronze medal at the European Championships in the 110 meter hurdles. He also won another gold medal at the Ibero-American Championships and a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 meter relay.
- In 1988, he earned a bronze medal at the European Indoor Championships in the 60 meter hurdles. He also won a silver medal at the Ibero-American Championships.
- In 1990, he won another gold medal at the Ibero-American Championships in the 110 meter hurdles, and a silver medal in the 4 × 100 meter relay.
- In 1991, he won a silver medal at the Mediterranean Games.
- In 1992, he took home a bronze medal at the Ibero-American Championships.
Carlos Sala's career shows how dedication and hard work can lead to many years of success in sports!
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Sala para niños
