Daniel Llambrich Gabriel facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 March 1975 Barcelona, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daniel Llambrich Gabriel was born on March 14, 1975, in Barcelona, Spain. He is a talented athlete who competes in para-swimming, para-aquathlon, and para-duathlon. Daniel has a vision impairment, which means he has limited eyesight. In sports, this is often called an S12 or B2 classification.
Daniel has represented Spain in many big competitions. He is known for his dedication and hard work in sports.
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Daniel's Paralympic Journey
Daniel Llambrich has competed in several Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities.
Early Paralympic Appearances
He first competed at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in his hometown of Barcelona. There, he won a bronze medal in the 400m freestyle B2 swimming event. This was a great start to his Paralympic career.
Daniel also took part in the 1996 Summer Paralympics and the 2000 Summer Paralympics. While he didn't win medals at these games, he gained valuable experience.
Winning Silver in Athens
At the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece, Daniel achieved a big success. He won a silver medal as part of the Spanish team. This was in the 4 x 100 meter 49 points medley relay swimming race. It was a proud moment for him and his country.
He also competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.
World and European Championships
Besides the Paralympics, Daniel has won many medals at other important championships.
World Para Swimming Championships
He has earned bronze medals at the World Para Swimming Championships. In 1994, he won bronze in the 100m breaststroke B2 event in Malta. Later, in 2006 in Durban, he won two more bronze medals. These were for the 4x100m freestyle relay and the 4x100m medley relay.
Para-Aquathlon and Para-Duathlon Success
Daniel also excels in other sports. In para-aquathlon, which combines swimming and running, he has won two gold medals at the World Triathlon Aquathlon Championships. He won in London in 2013 and in Chicago in 2015.
In para-duathlon, which combines running and cycling, he has also achieved success. He won a silver medal at the World Triathlon Duathlon Championships in Pontevedra in 2014. He also earned a silver medal at the European Championships in Alcobendas in 2015 and a bronze in Soria in 2017.
Life Outside Sports
In 2008, Daniel Llambrich worked as a coupon seller. This shows that even top athletes have other jobs and interests. His journey is an inspiration to many young people.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Llambrich para niños
