Gregor Traber facts for kids
Gregor Traber 2015
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 2 December 1992 |
| Height | 1.90 m |
| Weight | 80 kg |
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| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 110 m hurdles, 60 m hurdles |
Gregor Traber was born on December 2, 1992, in Tettnang, Germany. He is a German athlete who is really good at running over hurdles! He specializes in sprint hurdles, which means he runs very fast over barriers in races like the 110 meters hurdles and the 60 meters hurdles.
He has competed in many big events around the world. One of his best results was finishing fifth in the 60 metres hurdles at the 2014 World Indoor Championships.
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About Gregor Traber
Gregor Traber is known for his speed and skill in hurdling. He has achieved some impressive times in his career. His fastest time in the 110 meters hurdles is 13.47 seconds. He set this record in Geneva in 2012. For the shorter 60 meters hurdles race, his best time is 7.56 seconds, which he achieved in Sopot in 2014. These times show how quick and precise he is over the hurdles.
Competing for Germany
Gregor Traber has proudly represented Germany in many important athletics competitions.
Early Career Highlights
In 2009, when he was younger, Gregor competed in the World Youth Championships in Italy. He finished fifth in the 110 meters hurdles race for his age group. He also showed his talent in other events by placing seventh in the triple jump.
A year later, in 2010, he took part in the World Junior Championships in Canada. He made it to the semi-finals in the 110 meters hurdles.
European and World Championships
Gregor has competed multiple times at both the European and World Championships.
- In 2012, he was at the World Indoor Championships in Turkey and the European Championships in Finland.
- A big moment for him was in 2013 at the European Under-23 Championships in Finland. He won a bronze medal in the 110 meters hurdles, which was a fantastic achievement!
- He continued to perform well, reaching the semi-finals at the European Championships in 2014 and the World Championships in 2015.
- In 2018, he made it to the final of the European Championships in Berlin, finishing fifth in the 110 meters hurdles.
Olympic Games
Gregor Traber has also had the honor of competing in the Olympic Games, which is the biggest sports event in the world.
- He participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He performed very well, reaching the semi-finals in the 110 meters hurdles and finishing ninth overall.
- He also competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics (which were held in 2021 due to global events) in Tokyo, Japan, running in the 110 meters hurdles.
Recent Competitions
In 2022, Gregor continued to compete at a high level. He was part of the World Indoor Championships in Serbia, the World Championships in the United States, and the European Championships in Germany. He consistently reached the semi-finals in these major events, showing his dedication and skill in hurdling.
See also
In Spanish: Gregor Traber para niños
