Eduardo López Riaza facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 29 December 1964 (age 60) Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Wheelchair basketball |
Eduardo López Riaza was born on December 29, 1964, in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain. He is a Spanish athlete famous for playing wheelchair basketball. Eduardo has a physical disability, which means he uses a wheelchair. In wheelchair basketball, players are given points based on their physical abilities. Eduardo was a 1-point player, which means he had a higher level of physical limitation compared to players with more points.
Wheelchair Basketball Career
Eduardo López Riaza was a dedicated wheelchair basketball player. He represented Spain in major international competitions. One of his most notable achievements was competing in the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA.
The 1996 Paralympics
At the 1996 Summer Paralympics, Eduardo was part of the Spanish wheelchair basketball team. The team played very well and showed great teamwork and skill. They reached the semi-finals, which is a fantastic accomplishment. In the end, his team finished in fourth place. This was a strong performance for Spain in the sport.
