Irene Sánchez-Escribano facts for kids
Sánchez-Escribano at the 2021 European Team Championships
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Irene Sánchez-Escribano Figueroa |
| Born | 25 August 1992 Toledo, Spain |
| Height | 1.63 m |
| Weight | 52 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 3000 m steeplechase |
| Club | C. A. Adidas |
| Coached by | Antonio Serrano |
Irene Sánchez-Escribano Figueroa (born on August 25, 1992, in Toledo) is a talented Spanish runner. She mostly competes in a challenging race called the 3000 metres steeplechase. This race involves running and jumping over hurdles and water barriers.
Irene has represented her country in many big competitions. For example, she competed in the World Championships in 2017. In 2019, she also ran in the World Cross Country Championships in Denmark, where she finished 25th.
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About Irene's Races
Irene Sánchez-Escribano is known for her skills in middle-distance running and steeplechase events. She has achieved impressive times in various races.
What are Personal Bests?
A "personal best" is the fastest time an athlete has ever run in a specific race. It shows how much they have improved over time. Here are some of Irene's best times:
Outdoor Races
- 800 metres – 2 minutes, 11.06 seconds (Castellón 2012)
- 1500 metres – 4 minutes, 17.55 seconds (Madrid 2019)
- 3000 metres – 9 minutes, 15.33 seconds (Rovereto 2018)
- 5000 metres – 15 minutes, 33.29 seconds (Los Corrales de Buelna 2021)
- 10 kilometres – 31 minutes, 35 seconds (Laredo 2024)
- 2000 metres steeplechase – 6 minutes, 13.03 seconds (Pontoise 2020)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 9 minutes, 10.43 seconds (Paris 2024)
Indoor Races
- 1500 metres – 4 minutes, 24.63 seconds (Madrid 2017)
- 3000 metres – 9 minutes, 13.82 seconds (Valencia 2017)
Irene's International Achievements
Irene has competed for Spain in many important international events. She has won medals and achieved high rankings.
Key Competitions and Medals
- In 2017, she won a bronze medal in the 3000 m steeplechase at the European Team Championships Super League in France.
- In 2019, she earned a silver medal in the 3000 m steeplechase at the European Team Championships Super League in Poland.
- In 2021, she won another bronze medal at the European Team Championships Super League in Poland.
- In 2022, she took home a silver medal in the 3000 m steeplechase at the Ibero-American Championships in Spain.
Other Notable Performances
Irene has also competed in the World Championships in Athletics multiple times, including in 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2023. She has also participated in the European Athletics Championships and the European Cross Country Championships many times.
In 2024, Irene competed in the Olympic Games in Paris, where she finished 11th in the 3000 m steeplechase. This was a significant achievement, showing her dedication and skill on the world stage.
See also
In Spanish: Irene Sánchez-Escribano para niños
