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Fernando Climent

Personal information
Born	(1958-05-27) 27 May 1958 (age 67) Coria del Río
Height	179 cm
Weight	72 kg
Sport
Sport	Rowing
Medal record Men's rowing Representing  Spain Olympic Games Silver 1984 Los Angeles Coxless pair World Rowing Championships Silver 1977 Amsterdam Lwt eight Gold 1979 Bled Lwt eight Bronze 1980 Hazewinkel Lwt eight Bronze 1981 Munich Lwt eight Bronze 1982 Lucerne Lwt eight Bronze 1985 Hazewinkel Coxless pair Bronze 1991 Vienna Lwt coxless four Gold 1993 Račice Lwt coxless pair Silver 1989 Bled Lwt double sculls

Fernando Climent Huerta is a famous retired rower from Spain. He was born on May 27, 1958, in Coria del Río, a town in Sevilla. Fernando is well-known for his amazing achievements in the sport of rowing, including winning an Olympic medal.

Fernando Climent Huerta: A Rowing Champion

Fernando Climent Huerta is a true legend in Spanish rowing. He competed in many major rowing events around the world. His dedication and hard work made him one of Spain's most successful rowers.

Olympic Success

One of Fernando's biggest achievements was at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He won a silver medal in the coxless pair event. He achieved this great feat alongside his teammate, Luis María Lasúrtegui. Winning an Olympic medal is a huge honor for any athlete.

World Championship Medals

Fernando also had a fantastic career at the World Rowing Championships. He won several medals, showing his consistent talent:

• In 1977, he earned a silver medal in Amsterdam.
• He won a gold medal in 1979 in Bled, which was a huge victory!
• He took home bronze medals in 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1985.
• In 1989, he won another silver medal.
• He added another bronze medal in 1991.
• In 1993, he won his second gold medal at the World Championships in Račice.

These medals show that Fernando was one of the best rowers for many years.

Leading Spanish Rowing

After his incredible career as a rower, Fernando Climent Huerta continued to contribute to the sport. He is now the President of the Spanish Rowing Federation. In this important role, he helps guide and develop rowing in Spain. He works to inspire new generations of rowers.