Francisco Javier Benet facts for kids
Francisco Javier Benet Martín was born on March 25, 1968, in Tétouan, Morocco. He is a Spanish decathlete, which means he is an athlete who competes in the decathlon. The decathlon is a very tough track and field event where athletes compete in ten different sports over two days.
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What is a Decathlon?
The decathlon is a multi-sport event for men. It includes ten different track and field events. Athletes earn points for their performance in each event. The person with the most points at the end wins.
Decathlon Events
On the first day, athletes compete in:
- 100-meter dash
- Long jump
- Shot put
- High jump
- 400-meter dash
On the second day, they compete in:
- 110-meter hurdles
- Discus throw
- Pole vault
- Javelin throw
- 1500-meter run
What is a Heptathlon?
Sometimes, Francisco Benet also competed in the heptathlon. This is a similar event but has seven sports. It is usually for women, but there is also an indoor version for men.
Francisco Benet's Sports Career
Francisco Benet represented Spain in many big competitions. He showed great skill in the decathlon and heptathlon.
Olympic Games Appearances
Francisco Benet competed in two Olympic Games:
- In 1992, he took part in the Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. He finished 22nd in the decathlon.
- In 1996, he competed again at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, United States. He improved his ranking, finishing 19th in the decathlon.
World and European Championships
He also competed in other major international events:
- In 1997, he was at the World Championships in Athens, Greece, finishing 15th in the decathlon.
- In 1999, he competed in the World Championships in Seville, Spain, where he placed 16th.
- He also participated in European Championships, including the European Championships in Helsinki, Finland (12th in decathlon), and indoor championships in Paris (1994) and Valencia (1998) for the heptathlon.
Francisco Benet's career shows his dedication to track and field. Competing in ten different events requires a lot of training and talent.
See also
In Spanish: Francisco Javier Benet para niños
