Gimnástica Medinense facts for kids
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| Full name | Gimnástica Medinense | ||
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| Founded | 1960 | ||
| Ground | Municipal, Medina del Campo, Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain |
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| Capacity | 700 | ||
| President | José Julio López Morchón | ||
| Head coach | Alberto Sánchez | ||
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Gimnástica Medinense is a Spanish football team. It is based in Medina del Campo, a town in the Valladolid province of Castile and León, Spain. The club was started in 1960. They play their home games at the Estadio Municipal de Medina del Campo, which can hold up to 700 people.
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Club History and Achievements
How the Club Started
The club began in 1960 as Sociedad Deportiva Gimnástica Medinense. In 1962, they won their league and moved up to the Tercera División. This was like moving up to the fourth main level of Spanish football. After playing there for five seasons, the team went back down to the regional leagues. They returned to the fourth level in 1980.
Reaching Higher Divisions
In 1988, Gimnástica Medinense made history. They were promoted to Segunda División B for the first time. This was the third main level of Spanish football. However, they were relegated back down right away. They are still the only club from outside the city of Valladolid to have played in the third division.
Club Name Changes
- Sociedad Deportiva Gimnástica Medinense (1960–2007)
- Gimnástica Medinense (2007–present)
Club Records
- The club has played 1 season in Segunda División B.
- They have played 26 seasons in Tercera División.
See also
In Spanish: Gimnástica Medinense para niños
