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 is a talented swimmer from Spain. He was born on December 30, 1975, in Burriana, a town in the Castellón province. Daniel is an S6 swimmer, which means he competes in a specific classification for athletes with physical impairments. He has represented Spain in many important swimming competitions, including the Paralympic Games and World Championships.
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Daniel Vidal's Paralympic Journey
Daniel Vidal has competed in several Paralympic Games, showing his skill and determination in the pool. The Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities.
Sydney 2000: A Golden Start
Daniel made a big splash at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. He won three gold medals, which is an amazing achievement!
- He finished first in the 50 meter butterfly race.
- He also won gold in two team events: the 4 x 50 meter medley relay and the 4 x 50 meter freestyle relay.
- In addition to his gold medals, he earned a silver medal in the 50 meter freestyle race.
Athens 2004: More Medals
At the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece, Daniel continued his success.
- He won a silver medal in the 50 meter freestyle race.
- He also earned two bronze medals. These were for the 50 meter butterfly race and the 4 x 50 meter medley relay.
Beijing 2008: Team Success
Daniel competed again at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China.
- He helped his team win a silver medal in the 4 x 50 meter freestyle relay.
- He also took home a bronze medal in the 4 x 50 meter medley relay.
- He placed fourth in the 50 meter freestyle and fifth in the 50 meter butterfly.
World Championship Achievements
Besides the Paralympics, Daniel Vidal has also achieved great success at the World Para Swimming Championships. These championships bring together the best para swimmers from around the globe.
Mar del Plata 2002
At the 2002 World Championships in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Daniel won several medals:
- He earned two gold medals: one in the 50 meter butterfly S6 and another in the 4x50m freestyle relay.
- He also won two silver medals: for the 50 meter freestyle S6 and the 4x100m medley relay.
- He added a bronze medal in the 100 meter freestyle S6.
Durban 2006
In 2006, at the World Championships in Durban, South Africa, Daniel continued his winning streak.
- He won a gold medal in the 4x50m freestyle relay.
- He also secured a silver medal in the 4x50m medley relay.
Eindhoven 2010
Daniel competed at the 2010 World Championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
- He won another gold medal in the 4x50m freestyle relay.
- He also earned a bronze medal in the 4x50m medley relay.
Other Competitions
Daniel Vidal has also competed in other important swimming events.
- In 2009, he participated in the IPC European Swimming Championship in Reykjavík, Iceland. He finished in the top three in at least one of his races there.
- In 2010, he raced at the Tenerife International Open, showing his continued dedication to the sport.
External links
- Daniel Vidal at the International Paralympic Committee
- Daniel Vidal Fuster at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Vidal Fuster para niños
