Enrique Tornero Hernández facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 30 May 1980 Plasencia, Cáceres, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Enrique Tornero Hernández, born on May 30, 1980, in Plasencia, Spain, is a talented swimmer from Spain. He is known for his amazing achievements in Paralympic swimming. Enrique has competed in several major international events, including the Paralympic Games, where he won multiple medals. He is classified as an S9 swimmer, which means he competes in a specific category for athletes with physical impairments.
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Enrique Tornero: A Paralympic Swimming Star
Enrique Tornero Hernández started his journey as a swimmer in Spain. He was born in Plasencia, a city in the Cáceres province. From a young age, Enrique showed great promise in the sport of swimming. He trained hard to become a top athlete.
Competing at the Paralympic Games
Enrique Tornero made his debut at the Paralympic Games in 1996. These games are a major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities.
Atlanta 1996: Gold and Bronze
At the 1996 Summer Paralympics held in Atlanta, USA, Enrique had an incredible performance. He won a gold medal in the 400 meter freestyle race. This was a huge achievement for him and for Spain. He also earned a bronze medal as part of the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay team.
Sydney 2000: Silver Medal Success
Enrique continued his success at the next Paralympic Games. He competed at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. There, he won a silver medal in the 400 meter freestyle race. This showed his consistent performance at the highest level of Paralympic sport.
World Championship Achievements
Besides the Paralympic Games, Enrique Tornero also competed in the World Para Swimming Championships. These championships bring together the best swimmers with disabilities from around the globe.
Christchurch 1998: Double Gold
In 1998, Enrique competed at the World Championships in Christchurch. He had an outstanding competition, winning two gold medals. He took first place in both the 100 meter freestyle S9 event and the 400 meter freestyle S9 event. He also secured a silver medal in the 1500 meter freestyle open race.
External links
- Enrique Tornero at the International Paralympic Committee
- Enrique Tornero Hernandez at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Enrique Tornero para niños
