Elena María del Rocio Padrones Nieto facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||
| Born | 2 May 1973 (age 52) Valladolid, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Cycling | |||||||||||||
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Elena Maria del Rocio Padrones Nieto was born on May 2, 1973, in Valladolid, Spain. She is a talented cyclist from Spain. Elena has a vision impairment, which means she cannot see as well as most people. Despite this, she has competed in major international events.
Elena's Paralympic Journey
Elena Padrones is well-known for her participation in the Paralympic Games. These games are a huge international sports event for athletes with disabilities. They are held right after the Olympic Games in the same host city.
Competing in Atlanta 1996
Elena competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA. This was a very important event for her. She showed great skill and determination in her sport.
Winning a Bronze Medal
At the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, Elena achieved a fantastic result. She finished third in the tandem road race event. This earned her a bronze medal for Spain. A tandem road race involves two cyclists riding on one bicycle. This is often how visually impaired cyclists compete, with a sighted pilot riding in front.
