Domingo Ramón facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 March 1958 Crevillente, Spain |
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| Height | 1.62 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 57 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Club | CA Hércules-Benacantil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Domingo Jesús Ramón Menargues, born on March 10, 1958, in Crevillente, Alicante, is a famous retired long-distance runner from Spain. He is best known for his achievements in the 3000 m steeplechase, a challenging track and field event that includes hurdles and a water jump. Domingo Ramón proudly represented his home country in two Summer Olympics and earned a bronze medal at the 1982 European Championships in Athens, Greece.
A Champion Runner
Domingo Ramón was a top athlete in the 3000-meter steeplechase. This race requires both speed and agility to clear barriers and a water pit. He set his personal best time of 8 minutes and 15.74 seconds on July 21, 1980. This impressive time was achieved during the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow.
Olympic and World Stage
Domingo Ramón competed for Spain in two Olympic Games. He took part in the 1980 Moscow Olympics and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Reaching the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete. He also competed twice at the World Championships in Athletics, in 1983 and 1987. These championships bring together the best athletes from around the globe.
National and International Medals
Domingo Ramón was a four-time champion of Spain in the 3000-meter steeplechase. He won national titles in 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1984. His bronze medal at the 1982 European Championships in Athens was a major highlight of his career.
He also won several other medals at international events:
- In 1977, he earned a silver medal at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Düsseldorf.
- Also in 1977, he won another silver at the European Athletics Junior Championships in Donetsk.
- He secured two silver medals at the Mediterranean Games for the 3000-meter steeplechase. These were in 1979 in Split and in 1983 in Casablanca.
- In 1983, he won a gold medal at the Ibero-American Championships in Athletics held in Barcelona.
Domingo Ramón's dedication and talent made him one of Spain's notable long-distance runners.
See also
In Spanish: Domingo Ramón para niños
