Fernando Molina (rower) facts for kids
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| Born | 25 April 1965 Seville |
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| Sport | Rowing |
Fernando Molina Castillo is a famous Spanish rower. He was born on April 25, 1965, in Seville, Spain. Fernando became well-known for his amazing skills in lightweight rowing. This type of rowing involves boats where the rowers must be under a certain weight.
A Champion Rower
Fernando Molina Castillo had a very successful career in rowing. He competed in many important events around the world. His hard work and dedication helped him win several medals.
Gold Medal Wins
Fernando won two gold medals at the World Rowing Championships. These championships are a big deal in the sport of rowing.
- In 1984, he won his first gold medal in Montreal, Canada. He was part of the lightweight men's four team. This means four rowers were in the boat, and they were all lightweight.
- Nine years later, in 1993, he won another gold medal. This time, it was in Račice, Czech Republic. He competed in the lightweight men's pair event. This boat had two lightweight rowers.
Bronze Medal Wins
Besides his gold medals, Fernando also earned three bronze medals. A bronze medal means he finished in third place.
- In 1985, he won a bronze medal in Hazewinkel, Belgium. This was with the lightweight men's eight team. This boat had eight rowers.
- The next year, in 1986, he won another bronze. This happened in Nottingham, England, again with the lightweight men's four.
- His third bronze medal came in 1991. This was in Vienna, Austria, also with the lightweight men's four.
Fernando Molina Castillo's achievements show he was one of the top lightweight rowers of his time. He brought pride to Spain with his many medals.
See also
In Spanish: Fernando Molina Castillo para niños
