Faustino Reyes facts for kids
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Faustino Reyes López was born on April 27, 1975. He is a former boxer from Spain. Faustino is well-known for representing his country at the 1992 Summer Olympics. These Olympic Games took place in Barcelona, Spain.
At the Barcelona Olympics, he won a silver medal. He competed in the featherweight division, which is for boxers weighing up to 57 kilograms. In the final match, he was defeated by Andreas Tews from Germany. Faustino was born in Marchena, a town in the Seville Province of Spain. He is also of Romani descent.
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Faustino's Olympic Journey
Faustino Reyes López showed great skill during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He competed in several boxing matches to reach the final. Each win brought him closer to an Olympic medal.
Road to the Silver Medal
Faustino had a strong performance in his Olympic fights. He won several matches before reaching the final round.
- He first defeated Brian Carr from Great Britain with a score of 22-10.
- Next, he won against Somluck Kamsing from Thailand, with a score of 24-15.
- He then beat Eddy Suarez from Cuba, scoring 17-7.
- In the semifinal, he won against Ramazan Palyani from the Unified Team, with a score of 14-9.
- Finally, in the gold medal match, he lost to Andreas Tews from Germany by a score of 9-16.
Even though he lost the final, winning a silver medal at the Olympics is a huge achievement. It showed his dedication and talent in boxing.
More About Faustino
Faustino Reyes López is remembered as an Olympic medalist for Spain. His journey in boxing inspired many young athletes. He is a great example of sportsmanship and perseverance.
External Links
- Spanish Olympic Committee
See also
In Spanish: Faustino Reyes para niños
