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David Casinos

Casinos in 2013
Personal information
Nationality	Spanish
Born	(1972-02-15) 15 February 1972 (age 53) Valencia, Spain
Sport
Country	Spain
Sport	Track and field (F11)
Medal record Paralympic athletics Representing  Spain Paralympic Games Gold 2000 Sydney Shot put – F11 Gold 2004 Athens Shot put – F11 Gold 2008 Beijing Shot put - F11/12 Gold 2012 London Discus Throw - F11 Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro Discus Throw - F11 IPC World Championships Gold 2013 Lyon Discus - F11 Gold 2015 Doha Discus - F11 IPC European Championships Gold 2014 Swansea Discus - F11 Silver 2016 Grosseto Discus - F11

David Casinos Sierra (born on February 15, 1972, in Valencia, Spain) is a famous Paralympian athlete. He is known for his amazing achievements in track and field events, especially the shot put and discus throw. David competes in the F11 classification, which is for athletes with very limited or no vision.

David Casinos' Athletics Career

David Casinos has had a long and successful career in athletics. He has competed in many important events around the world. His dedication and hard work have made him one of Spain's most celebrated Paralympic athletes.

Early Competitions

In 2002, David competed in the Valencia Athletics Open. This event was organized by a group that supports adapted sports in the Valencia region. He also took part in the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships. Here, he was one of 32 athletes representing Spain.

David continued to train hard and compete. In 2012, he participated in the Spanish national championships held in the Basque Country. He achieved a great result in the shot put, throwing 13.10 meters. This distance helped him qualify for the Paralympic Games.

Support for Athletes

To help him compete at the highest level, David received support from different groups. He got a scholarship from a program called Plan ADO. This program helps athletes prepare for the Paralympic Games. He also received sponsorships from the City of Valencia and Moncada. This support was very important for his training and travel.

In May 2013, David competed in the Spanish national championships again. He won two gold medals, one in the shot put and another in the discus throw. Before the London Games, he trained with other visually impaired Spanish athletes in Logroño. In July 2013, he also competed in the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Paralympic Games Achievements

David Casinos is a true legend at the Paralympic Games. He has won four gold medals in the shot put. He won the F11 class in the 2000 Sydney Games and the 2004 Athens Games. He then won the combined F11/12 class in the 2008 Beijing Games.

He also competed in the discus throw at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Paralympics. At the 2012 London Games, he won another gold medal, this time in the discus throw. He also finished fifth in the shot put at those games.

David had the special honor of being the flag bearer for the Spanish team at the 2008 Beijing Games. This means he led his country's athletes during the opening ceremony.

David's Guide

A guide is very important for visually impaired athletes. Maestre became David Casinos' guide in 2002. She helped him during competitions, including the 2004 Summer Paralympics and the 2008 Summer Paralympics. Together, they achieved great success, including winning a gold medal in Beijing.

Major Competition Results

David Casinos has achieved many medals throughout his career. Here are some of his top results:

Year	Sporting event	Location	Sport type	Finish	Score
2000	Paralympic Games	AUS Sydney	Shot put F11	Gold Medal	15.26 m
2002	World Championships	FRA Lille	Shot put F11	Gold Medal	14.56 m
2004	Paralympic Games	GRE Athens	Shot put F11	Gold Medal	14.01 m
2006	World Championships	NED Assen	Shot put F11	Gold Medal	13.84 m
			Discus F11	Gold Medal	41.27 m
2008	Paralympic Games	CHN Beijing	Shot put F11- F12	Gold Medal	14.50 m
2011	World Championship	NZL Christchurch	Shot put F11	Gold Medal	12.93 m
			Discus F11	Gold Medal	40.89 m

See also

In Spanish: David Casinos para niños