Carlos Tobalina (athlete) facts for kids
Carlos Tobalina in 2022
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 2 August 1985 Castro Urdiales, Spain |
| Height | 1.87 m |
| Weight | 127 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Shot put |
| Club | FC Barcelona |
| Coached by | Carlos Burón |
Carlos Tobalina Aspirez, born on August 2, 1985, is a Spanish athlete. He is well-known for competing in the shot put event. In shot put, athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as they can. Carlos has represented his home country, Spain, in many big competitions around the world.
His best throws are 20.32 metres when competing outdoors, and 20.50 metres when competing indoors. These are impressive distances for a shot putter!
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Carlos's Big Competitions
Carlos Tobalina has competed in many important athletics events. He always represents Spain and competes against the best athletes from other countries.
World and European Championships
Carlos has taken part in several major championships:
- He competed in the World Indoor Championships in Portland, USA. He finished tenth in this global event.
- He has also been to the European Athletics Championships many times. These include events in Zurich, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Munich.
- Carlos also competed in the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Prague, Belgrade, and Glasgow.
- He even competed in the World Championships in London and the World Championships in Eugene, USA.
Olympic Games and Other Events
One of Carlos's biggest achievements was competing in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Olympics are the most important sports event in the world!
He also participated in:
- The Ibero-American Championships in Venezuela and Spain.
- The Mediterranean Games held in Tarragona, Spain.
- The 2023 European Games in Poland.
Carlos has shown great dedication and skill by competing at such a high level for many years.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Tobalina para niños
