Dana Cervantes facts for kids
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| Born | 18 August 1978 (age 46) Málaga, Spain |
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| Height | 166 cm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 63 kg | |||||||||||||||||||
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Dana Elvira Cervantes García (born 18 August 1978) is a former Spanish athlete. She was a specialist in the pole vault. This is a sport where athletes use a long, flexible pole to jump over a high bar. Dana competed in many big events. She even went to the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
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Dana's Best Jumps
Dana Cervantes was a very skilled pole vaulter. Her best outdoor jump was 4.40 metres. She achieved this great height in 2004. For indoor competitions, her personal best was even higher. She jumped 4.46 metres, also in 2004. These jumps show how strong and talented she was in her sport.
Major Competitions and Medals
Dana represented Spain in many important athletics events. She won medals and achieved high rankings. Here are some of her most notable results:
Winning Gold and Bronze
- In 1998, Dana won a gold medal. This was at the Ibero-American Championships in Lisbon, Portugal.
- She earned a bronze medal in 1999. This was at the Universiade in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
- Also in 1999, she won another bronze medal. This happened at the European U23 Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden.
- In 2001, Dana won another gold medal. This was at the Mediterranean Games in Radès, Tunisia.
Competing at the Olympics
Dana Cervantes participated in the Olympic Games in Athens. This is a huge achievement for any athlete. Although she did not get a valid jump in the final, just reaching the Olympics is a big deal. It shows she was among the best pole vaulters in the world.
Other Key Events
Dana also competed in many other major championships:
- World Indoor Championships (1997, 2004)
- European Junior Championships (1997)
- European Indoor Championships (1998, 2002, 2005)
- European Championships (1998, 2002, 2006)
- World Championships (1999)
- Universiade (2001, 2005)
- Ibero-American Championships (2004)
She consistently competed at a high level for many years.
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