Daniel Vidal Fuster facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 30 December 1975 Burriana, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daniel Vidal Fuster was born on December 30, 1975, in Burriana, Spain. He is a very talented swimmer from Spain. Daniel competes in the S6 classification, which is a category for swimmers with certain physical impairments. He has represented his country in many important swimming events around the world.
Daniel is well-known for his success at the Paralympic Games and the World Para Swimming Championships. He has won many medals, including gold, silver, and bronze. His dedication and hard work have made him one of Spain's celebrated Paralympic athletes.
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Daniel's Paralympic Journey
Daniel Vidal Fuster has competed in three Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities. He has shown incredible skill and determination in each competition.
Sydney 2000 Paralympics
At the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia, Daniel had an amazing performance. He won three gold medals, making him a star.
- He finished first in the 50 meter butterfly race.
- He also won gold in the 4 x 50 meter medley relay.
- His third gold was in the 4 x 50 meter freestyle relay race.
He also earned a silver medal in the 50 meter freestyle race.
Athens 2004 Paralympics
Daniel continued his success at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. He added more medals to his collection.
- He won a silver medal in the 50 meter freestyle race.
- He earned a bronze medal in the 50 meter butterfly race.
- He also took home a bronze in the 4 x 50 meter medley relay.
Beijing 2008 Paralympics
At the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China, Daniel once again showed his talent.
- He won a silver medal in the 4 x 50 meter freestyle relay race.
- He also secured a bronze medal in the 4 x 50 meter medley relay.
He finished fourth in the 50 meter freestyle and fifth in the 50 meter butterfly.
World Championship Success
Besides the Paralympics, Daniel Vidal Fuster has also achieved great success at the World Para Swimming Championships. These championships bring together the best para swimmers from around the globe.
2002 Mar del Plata Championships
In 2002, at the World Championships in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Daniel won several medals.
- He won gold in the 50 meter butterfly S6.
- He also got a gold medal in the 4x50 meter freestyle relay.
- He earned two silver medals: one in the 50 meter freestyle S6 and another in the 4x100 meter medley relay.
- He also took home a bronze medal in the 100 meter freestyle S6.
2006 Durban Championships
At the 2006 World Championships in Durban, South Africa, Daniel continued his winning streak.
- He won a gold medal in the 4x50 meter freestyle relay.
- He also secured a silver medal in the 4x50 meter medley relay.
2010 Eindhoven Championships
In 2010, at the World Championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Daniel added more medals.
- He won a gold medal in the 4x50 meter freestyle relay.
- He also earned a bronze medal in the 4x50 meter medley relay.
Other Competitions
Daniel has also competed in other important swimming events. In 2009, he participated in the IPC European Swimming Championship held in Reykjavík, Iceland. He performed well, finishing in the top three in at least one of his races. In 2010, he also raced at the Tenerife International Open.
Daniel Vidal Fuster's career shows his amazing talent and dedication to swimming. He is a true inspiration for young athletes.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Vidal Fuster para niños
