Elena María del Rocio Padrones Nieto facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||
| Born | 2 May 1973 (age 53) Valladolid, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Cycling | |||||||||||||
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Elena Maria del Rocio Padrones Nieto is a talented cyclist from Spain. She was born on May 2, 1973, in Valladolid. Elena has a vision impairment, which means she cannot see as well as most people. Despite this, she has achieved great success in the sport of cycling, especially in events for athletes with disabilities.
Elena's Cycling Journey
Elena Padrones is known for her skills in cycling. She has trained hard to compete at a high level. Her dedication led her to participate in one of the biggest sports events in the world for athletes with disabilities.
Competing in the Paralympics
In 1996, Elena had the amazing opportunity to compete in the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA. The Paralympics are like the Olympic Games, but they are specifically for athletes with physical disabilities. It's a huge event where athletes from all over the world come together to show their incredible abilities.
Winning a Paralympic Medal
At the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, Elena competed in the tandem road race. A tandem bicycle is a bike built for two people. In this race, a visually impaired cyclist rides with a sighted pilot. Elena and her partner worked together perfectly. They rode incredibly well and finished in third place. This earned Elena a bronze medal for Spain. It was a fantastic achievement and a proud moment for her and her country.
See also
In Spanish: Elena Padrones para niños
