Fátima Gálvez facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 19 January 1987 Baena, Córdoba, Spain |
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| Height | 1.66 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 55 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Shooting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Trap, double trap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Jose Luis Perez Sanz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Fátima Gálvez Marín, born on January 19, 1987, is a fantastic Spanish sport shooter. She is famous for her skills in trap shooting, where she shoots at flying targets called "clay pigeons." Fátima has won many important medals, including a gold medal at the World Championships and an Olympic gold medal.
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Who is Fátima Gálvez?
Fátima Gálvez was born in Baena, Spain. From a young age, she showed a great talent for shooting sports. She has become one of the best trap shooters in the world. Her hard work and dedication have led her to achieve many successes in her career.
Starting Her Shooting Journey
Fátima began her journey in shooting sports early on. She quickly became known for her accuracy and focus. In 2011, she won a silver medal at a World Cup event in Chile. This big win helped her qualify for her first Olympic Games. It was a huge step in her career.
Competing at the Olympics
Fátima has represented Spain at several Olympic Games. Each time, she has shown incredible skill and determination.
London 2012
At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Fátima competed in women's trap shooting. She did very well in the qualifying rounds. She even won a special shoot-off to make it to the final. In the end, she finished in fifth place. This was a great achievement for her first Olympics.
Rio 2016
Fátima also competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She again reached the medal rounds in women's trap. She made it to the bronze medal match. However, she narrowly lost in a shoot-off. Even without a medal, her performance was impressive.
Tokyo 2020: Olympic Gold!
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (held in 2021) were very special for Fátima. In the individual event, she finished 14th. But in the mixed trap team event, she teamed up with Alberto Fernández. Together, they won the gold medal! They won a thrilling shoot-off in the final. This was Fátima's first Olympic gold medal, a dream come true.
Other Big Wins
Besides the Olympics, Fátima has won many other important competitions.
- She became the World Champion in individual trap shooting in 2015.
- She has won several medals at the European Games, including two gold medals.
- Fátima also has multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals from the European Championships.
- Her collection of medals shows how consistently good she is at her sport.
See also
In Spanish: Fátima Gálvez para niños
