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 canoeist. He is best known for winning a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He achieved this amazing feat in the men's K-2 200 metres event, paddling with his teammate Saúl Craviotto.
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About Canoe Sprint
Canoe sprint is an exciting water sport where athletes race canoes or kayaks on calm water. The goal is to paddle as fast as possible over set distances. Races are usually held on straight courses. Athletes can compete alone or in teams of two or four.
Kayaks and Canoes
In canoe sprint, athletes use two main types of boats:
- Kayaks (K): These boats are paddled with a double-bladed paddle. The paddler sits facing forward.
- Canoes (C): These boats are paddled with a single-bladed paddle. The paddler kneels on one knee.
Cristian Toro competes in kayak events.
Race Distances
Canoe sprint races come in different lengths. Common distances include 200 metres, 500 metres, and 1000 metres. The 200-metre race is a very fast and explosive event. It requires incredible speed and power.
Olympic Gold Medalist
Cristian Toro made history 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. His partner was fellow Spanish canoeist Saúl Craviotto.
Winning in Rio
The K-2 200 metres final was a thrilling race. Cristian and Saúl paddled with incredible speed and teamwork. They crossed the finish line first, winning the gold medal for Spain. This was a huge achievement for both athletes. It showed their dedication and hard work.
World Championship Success
Besides his Olympic gold, Cristian Toro has also won several medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships. These championships bring together the best canoeists from around the world.
Silver Medals
Cristian has earned multiple silver medals at the World Championships:
- In 2017, at the championships in Račice, he won two silver medals. One was in the K-2 200 metres event. The other was in the K-4 500 metres event.
- In 2018, at the championships in Montemor-o-Velho, he also won two silver medals. These were again in the K-2 200 metres and K-4 500 metres events.
These medals show his consistent performance at the highest level of the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Cristian Toro para niños
