Esther Lahoz facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 May 1963 Pancrudo, Spain |
| Height | 1.67 m |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 400 metres |
Esther Lahoz Castelló (born on May 2, 1963, in Pancrudo, Spain) is a Spanish athlete who used to compete in Track and field. She was a fast runner, specializing in the 400 metres race. Esther was known as a sprinter.
She proudly represented her country, Spain, in many big international sports events. These included the 1992 Summer Olympics and three World Athletics Championships.
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Esther's Sporting Career
Esther Lahoz competed for Spain in many important athletics events. She often ran in the 400 metres race. She also took part in the 4 × 400 metres relay, which is a team race.
Major Competitions
Esther competed in the Olympic Games in 1992. This was held in Barcelona, Spain. She was part of the Spanish team for the 4 × 400 metres relay.
She also represented Spain at the World Athletics Championships three times. These were in 1991, 1993, and 1995. These championships bring together the best athletes from around the world.
Winning Medals
Esther won several medals during her career. She earned silver medals in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the Ibero-American Championships. These championships are for athletes from countries in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. She won these medals in 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990, and 1992.
She also won bronze medals at the Mediterranean Games. These games are for athletes from countries around the Mediterranean Sea. She won bronze in the 4 × 400 metres relay in 1991 and 1997. In 1998, she won another silver medal at the Ibero-American Championships, this time in the 400 metres hurdles.
Personal Best Times
Every athlete tries to run their fastest possible time. These are called "personal bests" or "PBs." Here are Esther Lahoz's best times in different running events:
Outdoor Running Records
- 100 metres – 11.96 seconds (set in Gavá in 1998)
- 200 metres – 23.82 seconds (set in Madrid in 1991)
- 400 metres – 52.67 seconds (set in Bari in 1997)
- 400 metres hurdles – 57.40 seconds (set in Lisbon in 1998)
Indoor Running Records
- 60 metres – 7.74 seconds (set in San Sebastián in 1997)
- 200 metres – 25.15 seconds (set in San Sebastián in 1997)
- 400 metres – 53.39 seconds (set in Valencia in 1988)
See also
In Spanish: Esther Lahoz para niños
