Eliseo Martín facts for kids
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| Bronze | 2003 Paris | 3000 m steeplechase |
Eliseo Martín Omenat, born on November 5, 1973, in Monzón, Spain, is a famous Spanish long-distance runner. He is especially known for competing in the 3000 metres steeplechase, which is a challenging race with hurdles and water jumps. His biggest achievement was winning a bronze medal at the World Championships in Paris in 2003.
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What is Steeplechase?
The 3000 metres steeplechase is a track and field event. Runners have to complete 3000 meters while jumping over barriers and water obstacles. It's a tough race that needs both speed and strength. Eliseo Martín was one of the best at this challenging event.
Eliseo Martín's Big Races
Eliseo Martín represented Spain in many important athletics competitions around the world. He showed great skill and determination throughout his career.
World Championships Success
One of his most memorable moments was at the World Championships held in Paris, France. In this competition, he won a bronze medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase. This was a huge achievement for him and for Spain. He also placed well in other World Championships, finishing 6th in Seville and 7th in Osaka.
Olympic Games Appearances
Eliseo also competed in the Olympic Games, which are the biggest sports event in the world. He took part in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where he finished 6th in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He also competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, showing his consistent presence at the highest level of the sport.
European Championships and Other Events
He also had strong performances at the European Championships. He finished 7th in 1998 in Budapest and 5th in 2002 in Munich. In 2010, he competed in the European Championships held in Barcelona, Spain, finishing 7th. Eliseo also participated in the Mediterranean Games in 1997 and the IAAF World Athletics Final in 2003.
Eliseo's Best Times
Eliseo Martín worked hard to achieve his fastest times in different running events. These are called his "personal bests."
- 1500 metres - 3 minutes, 40.96 seconds (2000)
- 3000 metres - 7 minutes, 50.71 seconds (2003)
- 5000 metres - 13 minutes, 47.77 seconds (2001)
- 10,000 metres - 28 minutes, 39.11 seconds (1999)
- 3000 metres steeplechase - 8 minutes, 9.09 seconds (2003) - This was his fastest time when he won the bronze medal!
External Links
- Eliseo Martín at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Eliseo Martín para niños
