Deborah Font Jiménez facts for kids

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Deborah Font

Personal information
Nationality	Spain
Born	(1985-09-06) 6 September 1985 (age 40) El Vendrell, Tarragona, Spain
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Medal record Women's swimming Representing  Spain Paralympic Games Gold 2000 Sydney 100m breaststroke SB12 Silver 2004 Athens 100m breaststroke SB12 Silver 2004 Athens 400m freestyle S12 Bronze 2000 Sydney 400m freestyle S12 Bronze 2004 Athens 200m medley SM12 Bronze 2008 Beijing 50m freestyle S12 Bronze 2012 London 400m freestyle S12 IPC World Championships Gold 2006 Durban 400m freestyle S12 Silver 2002 Mar del Plata 100m Breaststroke SB12 Silver 2002 Mar del Plata 200m Individual Medley SM12 Silver 2006 Durban 100m breaststroke SB12 Silver 2013 Montreal 400m freestyle S12 Bronze 2002 Mar del Plata 50m Freestyle S12 Bronze 2002 Mar del Plata 100m Freestyle S12 Bronze 2002 Mar del Plata 400m Freestyle S12 Bronze 2013 Montreal 50m freestyle S12 IPC European Championships Gold 2014 Eindhoven 400m freestyle S13 Silver 2014 Eindhoven 100m breaststroke SB13

Deborah Font Jiménez is a talented swimmer from Spain. She was born on September 6, 1985, in El Vendrell, a town in Tarragona. Deborah is blind, but this has not stopped her from becoming a successful athlete.

About Deborah Font

Deborah Font is a Spanish swimmer who has competed in many important events. She is known for her strong performances in Paralympic swimming. Being blind, Deborah uses special techniques to swim. For example, she has a "tapper" who gently taps her when she needs to turn in the pool. This helps her know exactly when to change direction.

Deborah has also worked with programs that help people with disabilities find jobs. She supports efforts that provide funding for athletes with disabilities.

Swimming Achievements

Deborah Font has won many medals throughout her swimming career. She has competed in the Paralympic Games and other major championships.

Paralympic Games Medals

Deborah has earned several medals at the Paralympic Games:

• At the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, she won a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke. She also earned two bronze medals in the 400-meter freestyle and the 200-meter individual medley.
• At the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, she won two silver medals in the 100-meter breaststroke and the 400-meter freestyle. She also got a bronze medal in the 200-meter individual medley.
• At the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, she won a bronze medal in the 50-meter freestyle.
• At the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, she earned another bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle. She also finished sixth in the 200-meter individual medley.

World and European Championships

Deborah has also achieved success at other international competitions:

• At the 2006 IPC Swimming World Championships in Durban, she won a gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle. She also took home a silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke.
• At the 2002 IPC Swimming World Championships in Mar del Plata, she won two silver medals in the 100-meter breaststroke and 200-meter individual medley. She also earned three bronze medals in the 50-meter, 100-meter, and 400-meter freestyle races.
• At the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal, she won a silver medal in the 400-meter freestyle and a bronze medal in the 50-meter freestyle.
• At the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships in Eindhoven, she won a gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle and a silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke.

Deborah Font continues to be an inspiring athlete in the world of Paralympic swimming.

See also

In Spanish: Déborah Font para niños