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 is a Spanish athlete who was a fantastic sprinter. She was born on May 2, 1963, in Pancrudo, Spain. Esther was especially good at the 400 metres race. She even represented Spain in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona!
Esther also competed in three World Championships, starting in 1991. She was a dedicated athlete who ran for her country in many important races.
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Esther's Athletic Journey
Esther Lahoz competed in many big events throughout her career. She represented Spain in races all over the world.
Olympic and World Championships
Esther's biggest moments included running at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. She was part of the Spanish 4x400 metres relay team. She also competed in the World Championships in Athletics three times. These championships bring together the best athletes from around the globe.
Medals and Achievements
Esther won several medals during her career. She earned silver medals in the 4x400 metres relay at the Ibero-American Championships in Athletics in 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990, and 1992. These championships are for athletes from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
She also won bronze medals in the 4x400 metres relay at the Mediterranean Games in 1991 and 1997. The Mediterranean Games are a multi-sport event for countries around the Mediterranean Sea. In 1998, she won another silver medal in the 400 metres hurdles at the Ibero-American Championships.
Personal Best Times
Athletes always try to run their fastest. These are Esther Lahoz's personal best times for different races:
Outdoor Races
- 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 Races
- 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)
More Information
- All-Athletics profile
See also
In Spanish: Esther Lahoz para niños
