Francisca Bazalo Gallego facts for kids
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| Born | 5 May 1962 Málaga, Spain |
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Francisca Bazalo Gallego was born on May 5, 1962, in Málaga, Spain. She is a talented Spanish athlete who competes in wheelchair fencing. This sport is like regular fencing, but athletes use wheelchairs. Francisca is skilled with both the épée and foil, which are two different types of swords used in fencing.
Francisca has represented Spain in the Paralympic Games, which are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities. She competed in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Paralympics, showing her dedication and skill in wheelchair fencing.
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Francisca's Paralympic Journey
Competing in Barcelona 1992
Francisca Bazalo Gallego took part in the 1992 Summer Paralympics held in Barcelona, Spain. This was a very important event for her. She competed in wheelchair fencing, using the épée. She achieved great success by winning a bronze medal in the épée team event. This means her team finished third in the competition. She also earned a gold medal in the individual épée event for categories 3–4.
Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000
Francisca continued her Paralympic journey at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA. There, she once again showed her strength in the épée team event, winning another bronze medal. Her consistent performance highlighted her talent in the sport. She also competed in the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. While she did not win a medal in Sydney, her participation in three different Paralympic Games shows her long and successful career as a wheelchair fencer.
External links
- Francisca Bazalo at the International Paralympic Committee
- Francisca Bazalo Gallego at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Francisca Bazalo para niños
