David Márquez facts for kids
David Márquez Laguna (born on October 13, 1977, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain) is a former professional race walker. Race walking is a sport where athletes walk as fast as they can, but they must always keep one foot on the ground. David competed for Spain in many important events around the world.
His Amazing Achievements
David Márquez Laguna had a successful career in race walking. He competed against top athletes from all over the globe. Here are some of his best results:
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Spain |
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| 1996 | World Junior Championships | Sydney, Australia | 2nd | 10,000 m | 41:03.73 |
| 1999 | European U23 Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 1st | 20 km | 1:23.42 |
| 2000 | European Race Walking Cup | Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany | 13th | 20 km | 1:21:44 |
| Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 20th | 20 km | 1:24:36 | |
| 2001 | European Race Walking Cup | Dudince, Slovakia | 20th | 20 km | 1:24:43 |
| World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 5th | 20 km | 1:21:09 | |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 7th | 20 km | 1:19:46 = PB |
David won a gold medal at the European Under-23 Championships in 1999. He also earned a silver medal at the World Junior Championships in 1996. He even competed in the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, in 2000. His personal best (PB) time for the 20 km race walk was 1 hour, 19 minutes, and 46 seconds, which he achieved at the World Championships in Paris in 2003.
See also
In Spanish: David Márquez para niños
