Hector Lopéz Alonso facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 19 August 1979 Reinosa, Cantabria, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S2) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Hector Lopéz Alonso, born on August 19, 1979, in Reinosa, Cantabria, is a talented Spanish swimmer. He is known for competing in the Paralympic Games, where athletes with disabilities show their amazing skills. Hector is classified as an S2 swimmer, which means he competes in a specific category based on his physical abilities.
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Hector's Swimming Achievements
Hector Lopéz Alonso has achieved great success in his swimming career. He has represented Spain in major international competitions.
Gold Medal at the Paralympics
One of Hector's biggest achievements was at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. The Paralympic Games are a huge international sports event for athletes with disabilities, similar to the Olympic Games. At the 2000 Sydney Games, Hector won a gold medal in the 50-meter backstroke race. This was a fantastic win for him and for Spain!
World Championships Success
Hector also competed in the World Para Swimming Championships. These championships bring together the best swimmers with disabilities from all over the world. In 1998, at the World Championships held in Christchurch, New Zealand, Hector earned a bronze medal in the 50-meter backstroke. This showed his consistent talent and dedication to the sport.
External Links
- Hector Lopez at the International Paralympic Committee
- Hector Lopez Alonso at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Héctor López Alonso para niños
