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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Trabado and the second or maternal family name is Pérez.

Colomán Trabado Pérez was born on January 2, 1958, in Vega de Valcarce, Spain. He is a retired athlete who was a great middle-distance runner. He won important races like the European Indoor Championships in 1983. He also won the first-ever World Indoor Games in 1985. A sports stadium in Ponferrada, Spain, is named after him. It's called the Estadio Municipal de Atletismo Colomán Trabado.

Colomán's Athletic Career

Colomán Trabado was a very successful runner for Spain. He competed in many big events around the world. He was known for his speed in the 800-meter race.

Early Competitions

Colomán started competing internationally in 1977. He took part in the European Junior Championships. In 1979, he raced in the Mediterranean Games. He finished fifth in the 800 meters. He also helped his team in the 4 × 400-meter relay.

Olympic Games Appearances

Colomán Trabado competed in three Olympic Games. These are the biggest sports events in the world.

  • In 1980, he went to the Moscow Olympics.
  • He also competed in the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984.
  • His last Olympic appearance was in Seoul in 1988.

He always ran the 800-meter race at the Olympics.

Winning Medals

Colomán won several important medals during his career. He showed great skill in indoor track events.

  • Bronze Medal: In 1982, he won a bronze medal. This was at the European Indoor Championships in Milan, Italy.
  • Gold Medal: He won his first gold medal in 1983. This was at the European Indoor Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
  • Bronze Medal: Later in 1983, he won another bronze. This was at the Mediterranean Games in Casablanca, Morocco.
  • Gold Medal: In 1985, he won gold at the World Indoor Games. This big win happened in Paris, France.
  • Silver Medal: He earned a silver medal in 1986. This was at the European Indoor Championships in Madrid, Spain.
  • Gold Medal: In 1988, he won gold again. This was at the Ibero-American Championships in Mexico City.

Colomán Trabado is remembered as one of Spain's top middle-distance runners. His achievements made him a national sports hero.

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