Eliseo Martín facts for kids
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Eliseo Martín Omenat (born November 5, 1973, in Monzón) is a famous Aragonese Spanish long-distance runner. He is best known for competing in the 3000 metres steeplechase. This is a challenging race where athletes run over obstacles and water jumps. His biggest success was winning a bronze medal at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris.
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Eliseo Martín's Athletics Journey
Eliseo Martín has competed in many important athletics events around the world. He has represented Spain in major championships, showing his skill and dedication in long-distance running.
Early Career and World Junior Championships
Eliseo started his international career early. In 1992, he competed in the 1992 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Seoul, South Korea. He finished 7th in the 10,000 meters race. This was a great start for a young athlete.
Major Championships and Olympic Games
Eliseo became a specialist in the 3000 meters steeplechase. He competed in many World Championships and Olympic Games.
- 1999 World Championships: In Seville, Spain, Eliseo finished 6th in the 3000 m steeplechase.
- 2000 Olympic Games: He competed in Sydney, Australia, and also placed 6th in his event.
- 2002 European Championships: In Munich, Germany, he achieved a 5th place finish.
Winning a World Championship Medal
Eliseo's most famous moment came in 2003. At the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris, France, he won a bronze medal in the 3000 m steeplechase. This was a huge achievement for him and for Spain. He ran his personal best time of 8:09.09 minutes in this race.
Later Career and Continued Success
After his bronze medal, Eliseo continued to compete at the highest level.
- 2004 Olympic Games: He participated in the Athens Olympics, finishing 9th.
- 2007 World Championships: In Osaka, Japan, he placed 7th.
- 2008 Olympic Games: He competed in Beijing, China.
- 2009 World Championships: In Berlin, Germany, he finished 9th.
- 2010 European Championships: In Barcelona, Spain, he achieved a 7th place finish.
Eliseo Martín's Best Times
Here are Eliseo Martín's personal best times in different running events:
- 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 is his fastest time and the one he ran when he won his bronze medal!
See also
In Spanish: Eliseo Martín para niños
