Concepción Paredes facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Conchi |
| Born | 19 July 1970 Palencia, Spain |
| Died | 22 June 2019 (aged 48) |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | Triple jump |
| Club | Larios, Madrid |
María Concepción Paredes Tamayo (born July 19, 1970 – died June 22, 2019) was a talented Spanish athlete. She was best known for her skills in the triple jump. People sometimes called her "Conchi." She proudly represented her country, Spain, in many big competitions. These included the 1996 Summer Olympics and several World Championships.
Conchi was very good at the triple jump. Her best outdoor jump was 14.30 meters. This happened in Segovia in 1994. Indoors, her best jump was 14.09 meters, set in Seville in 1999. She also competed in the long jump, with a personal best of 6.30 meters.
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Conchi's Athletic Journey
María Concepción Paredes Tamayo, or Conchi, was a dedicated athlete. She specialized in the triple jump, a track and field event. In this event, athletes take a hop, a skip, and a jump. The goal is to cover the longest possible distance.
Representing Spain on the World Stage
Conchi competed for Spain in many important events. She participated in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA. This is the biggest sports event in the world.
She also took part in several World Athletics Championships. These are major international competitions. She competed in three outdoor World Championships. She also participated in four indoor World Championships.
Key Competitions and Achievements
Conchi started competing at a high level in the early 1990s.
- In 1991, she was 10th at the World Indoor Championships in Seville.
- She reached the finals at the 1993 World Indoor Championships in Toronto, finishing 6th.
- In 1994, she placed 9th at the European Championships in Helsinki.
- She continued to compete against the world's best athletes.
- Her career showed her dedication to the sport.
Conchi's journey in athletics ended on June 22, 2019. She left behind a legacy as a strong Spanish triple jumper.
See also
In Spanish: Conchi Paredes para niños
