David Canal facts for kids

David Canal Valero was born on December 7, 1978, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is a former Spanish sprinter, which means he was a very fast runner! David was especially good at the 400 metres race, which is one lap around a standard outdoor track.

David's Amazing Races

David Canal competed in many important athletics events throughout his career, representing Spain. He won several medals and showed great skill in both individual races and relay teams.

Early Career and Junior Success

• In 1996, David competed in the World Junior Championships in Sydney, Australia. He finished 7th in the 400 metres and helped his team get 4th place in the 4x400 metres relay.
• A year later, in 1997, he had a fantastic year at the European Junior Championships in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He won two gold medals: one for the 400 metres race and another for the 4x400 metres relay with his team!

Major Championships and Medals

• In 1998, David earned a bronze medal in the 400 metres at the Ibero-American Championships in Lisbon, Portugal. He also won a silver medal with his team in the 4x400 metres relay. Later that year, at the European Championships in Budapest, Hungary, he helped his team win a bronze medal in the 4x400 metres relay.
• David continued to shine in 2000, winning a silver medal in the 400 metres at the European Indoor Championships in Ghent, Belgium.
• One of his biggest achievements was in 2002 at the European Championships in Munich, Germany. He won a silver medal in the 400 metres, showing he was one of the best sprinters in Europe! He also won a bronze medal with his team in the 4x400 metres relay at the European Indoor Championships in Vienna, Austria that same year.
• In 2005, David won another silver medal in the 400 metres at the European Indoor Championships in Madrid, Spain. He also helped his team win a gold medal in the 4x400 metres relay at the Mediterranean Games in Almería, Spain.

Olympic Games and World Championships

David also represented Spain at the biggest sporting events in the world:

• He competed in the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia in 2000.
• He also participated in the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece in 2004, where he ran in the 200 metres, 400 metres, and the 4x400 metres relay.
• Throughout his career, David took part in several World Championships in Athletics, competing against the best athletes from around the globe.

David's Fastest Times

Here are David Canal's personal best times in his main races:

• 100 metres - 10.53 seconds (set in 2002)
• 200 metres - 20.68 seconds (set in 2004)
• 400 metres - 45.01 seconds (set in 2003)

More About David

• Sporting-Heroes.net

See also

In Spanish: David Canal para niños