Eladio Sánchez facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Eladio Sánchez Prado |
| Born | 12 July 1984 Castro Urdiales, Spain |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
Eladio Sánchez Prado, born on July 12, 1984, is a former professional road racing cyclist from Spain. He was known for his strong performances in different types of bike races.
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Eladio Sánchez's Cycling Achievements
Eladio Sánchez had a successful career, especially in his younger years. He won several important races and medals. Here are some of his key achievements:
Winning National Championships
Eladio showed his talent early on by winning national titles in Spain.
Junior Cyclo-cross Champion
In 2002, Eladio became the best young cyclist in Spain for cyclo-cross. This type of bike racing involves riding on different surfaces like mud, grass, and even carrying the bike over obstacles.
- 2002: 1st
Junior National Cyclo-cross Championships
Under-23 Time Trial Champion
In 2004, he won the national championship for cyclists under 23 years old in time trials. A time trial is a race against the clock, where cyclists ride alone to get the fastest time.
- 2004: 1st Under–23 National Time Trial Championships
Other Important Races
Eladio also achieved good results in other significant competitions.
Vuelta a Salamanca Stage Win
In 2004, he won a stage in the Vuelta a Salamanca, which is a multi-day bike race in Spain. Winning a stage means he was the fastest on one specific day of the race.
- 2004: 1st Stage 3 Vuelta a Salamanca
Mediterranean Games Medal
In 2005, Eladio won a silver medal at the 2005 Mediterranean Games. This is a big sports event for countries around the Mediterranean Sea, similar to a smaller Olympics. He earned his medal in the road race event.
- 2005: 2nd Road race, Mediterranean Games
Tour du Loir-et-Cher Performance
In 2008, Eladio finished second overall in the Tour du Loir-et-Cher. This is a professional stage race held in France. Finishing second overall means he was one of the top riders throughout the entire race.
- 2008: 2nd Overall Tour du Loir-et-Cher
See also
In Spanish: Eladio Sánchez para niños
