Cristian Toro facts for kids
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| Full name | Cristian Isaac Toro Carballo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 29 April 1992 La Asunción, Venezuela |
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| Residence | Viveiro, Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Canoe sprint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Club Fluvial de Lugo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cristian Isaac Toro Carballo, born on April 29, 1992, is a talented Spanish athlete. He is famous for his skills in canoe sprint, a sport where athletes race canoes or kayaks on water. Cristian became an Olympic champion, winning a gold medal for Spain.
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Becoming an Olympic Champion
Cristian Toro achieved his biggest dream at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He competed in the men's K-2 200 metres event. This means he was in a two-person kayak, paddling 200 meters as fast as possible.
Winning Gold in Rio
Cristian teamed up with fellow Spanish canoeist Saúl Craviotto. Together, they paddled incredibly fast. Their hard work paid off, and they won the gold medal. This was a huge moment for both athletes and for Spain.
World Championship Success
After his Olympic victory, Cristian continued to compete at a high level. He participated in the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships. These championships bring together the best canoeists from around the world.
Medals at World Championships
Cristian won several silver medals at the World Championships. In 2017, at the championships in Račice, he earned two silver medals. One was in the K-2 200 metres event. The other was in the K-4 500 metres, where he was part of a four-person kayak team.
He continued his success in 2018 at the championships in Montemor-o-Velho. There, he again won two silver medals. These were also in the K-2 200 metres and K-4 500 metres events. His consistent performance shows his dedication to the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Cristian Toro para niños
