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 12 July 1984, is a Spanish former professional road racing cyclist. He competed in exciting races on roads around the world.
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Eladio Sánchez: A Spanish Cyclist
Eladio Sánchez Prado was born in Castro Urdiales, Spain. He became a professional road cyclist, which means he raced bicycles for a living. Road cycling involves long races on paved roads, often covering many miles and different types of terrain.
Early Career and Junior Success
Eladio Sánchez started his cycling journey early. He showed great talent even as a junior rider.
- 2002: He won the
Junior National Cyclo-cross Championships. Cyclo-cross is a type of bicycle racing that combines elements of road racing and mountain biking. Riders race on short, challenging courses that include paved sections, wooded trails, grass, steep hills, and obstacles.
Under-23 Achievements
As he grew older, Eladio continued to achieve success in the Under-23 category, which is for cyclists under 23 years old.
- 2004: He won the Under–23 National Time Trial Championships. In a time trial, cyclists race against the clock individually, trying to complete a course as fast as possible without the help of other riders.
- 2004: He also won Stage 3 of the Vuelta a Salamanca. A "stage" is one day of racing in a multi-day cycling event, like a mini-race within a bigger competition.
International Recognition
Eladio Sánchez also competed on the international stage, representing Spain in major events.
- 2005: He earned a silver medal (2nd place) in the road race at the Mediterranean Games. These games are a multi-sport event held every four years, bringing together athletes from countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
Professional Highlights
As a professional cyclist, Eladio continued to show his skill and determination.
- 2008: He finished 2nd overall in the Tour du Loir-et-Cher. A "Tour" in cycling is a multi-stage race that takes place over several days, with riders competing for the best overall time.
Eladio Sánchez Prado retired from professional cycling after a career that included national titles and strong performances in international races.
See also
In Spanish: Eladio Sánchez para niños
