Colomán Trabado facts for kids
Colomán Trabado Pérez was a famous middle-distance runner from Spain. He was born on January 2, 1958, in Vega de Valcarce, a place in the León Province. Colomán was known for his amazing speed and endurance on the track. He won some really important races during his career, including the European Indoor Championships in 1983 and the very first World Indoor Games in 1985. His achievements made him a celebrated athlete in Spain and around the world.
Today, there's even a sports stadium named after him! The Estadio Municipal de Atletismo Colomán Trabado is located in Ponferrada, which is the main city in the El Bierzo region where he grew up. It's a great way to remember his contributions to athletics.
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Colomán's Running Career
Colomán Trabado competed in many big international events, showing off his talent in middle-distance running, especially the 800 meters. He represented Spain in races all over the world.
Early Races and First Medals
Colomán started competing internationally when he was young. In 1977, he took part in the European Junior Championships. He continued to improve, and by 1979, he was competing in the Mediterranean Games.
His first big medal came in 1982 at the European Indoor Championships in Milan, Italy. He won a bronze medal in the 800-meter race, which was a fantastic achievement!
Winning Gold Medals
The year 1983 was a huge one for Colomán. He won his first gold medal at the European Indoor Championships in Budapest, Hungary. This showed everyone he was one of the best 800-meter runners. Later that year, he also won a bronze medal at the Mediterranean Games.
In 1985, Colomán achieved another amazing victory. He won the gold medal at the World Indoor Games in Paris, France. This was a very special win because it was the first time this event was ever held!
Olympic Games Appearances
Colomán Trabado also had the honor of representing Spain at the Olympic Games multiple times. He competed in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Competing in the Olympics is a dream for many athletes, and Colomán made it there three times!
Later Career and Achievements
After his gold medals, Colomán continued to compete strongly. In 1986, he won a silver medal at the European Indoor Championships in Madrid, Spain. He also won another gold medal at the Ibero-American Championships in Mexico City in 1988.
Colomán Trabado's career was full of dedication and success, making him a true legend in Spanish athletics.
External Links
- Colomán Trabado at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Spanish Olympic Committee
See also
In Spanish: Colomán Trabado para niños
