Fernando Gómez (athlete) facts for kids
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| Born | 16 October 1965 (age 59) Málaga, Spain |
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Fernando Gómez Doblas was born on 16 October 1965 in Málaga, Spain. He is a talented track and field athlete. Fernando competes in events for athletes with cerebral palsy. This condition affects muscle control and movement. He is classified as a T36 type athlete, which means he competes in a specific category based on his physical abilities.
Fernando's Paralympic Journey
Fernando Gómez Doblas has proudly represented Spain in the Paralympic Games. These are major international multi-sport events for athletes with disabilities. He competed in two Paralympic Games, showing great skill and determination.
Atlanta 1996 Paralympics
Fernando's first Paralympic appearance was at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. It was a very successful competition for him. He won three silver medals in individual running events.
- He earned a silver medal in the 100 meter race (T35 category).
- He also won silver in the 200 meter race (T34-T35 category).
- His third silver medal came in the 400 meter race (T34-T35 category).
He was also part of Spain's 4 × 100 meter relay team. However, that team did not finish their race.
Sydney 2000 Paralympics
Fernando competed again at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. He took part in the same three sprint events. He also competed in both relay races this time. Fernando reached the final in each event. Even though he performed well, he did not win any medals at these Games.
Fernando Gómez Doblas is a great example of dedication in sports. He has shown amazing athletic ability on the world stage.
