Iván Rodríguez (hurdler) facts for kids
Eduardo Iván Rodríguez in 2006
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| Born | 7 April 1978 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 400 metres hurdles |
| Club | Tenerife Cajacanarias |
Eduardo Iván Rodríguez Ramallo is a former Spanish athlete. He was born on April 7, 1978, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. He was a specialist in the 400 metres hurdles race. This is a running event where athletes jump over ten hurdles while running a 400-meter lap. Eduardo competed in the 2004 Olympic Games and reached the semifinals.
His fastest time in the 400 metres hurdles was 49.08 seconds. He achieved this personal best in 2004.
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Eduardo Iván Rodríguez: A Spanish Athlete
Eduardo Iván Rodríguez was a talented athlete who represented Spain in many important competitions. He focused on the 400 metres hurdles, which is a challenging track and field event. Athletes need both speed and agility to clear the hurdles without slowing down.
Competing on the World Stage
Eduardo competed in several major international events. He took part in the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, in 2000. There, he was part of the 4 × 400 metres relay team.
He also competed in the World Championships in Edmonton, Canada, in 2001. He ran in the 400 metres hurdles and was part of the 4 × 400 metres relay team, which finished in sixth place.
In 2003, Eduardo again competed at the World Championships in Paris, France. He reached the semifinals in the 400 metres hurdles. His relay team also performed well, finishing fifth.
Olympic Dreams and Gold Medals
The year 2004 was a very successful one for Eduardo. He competed in the Ibero-American Championships held in Huelva, Spain. He won two gold medals at this event. He took first place in the 400 metres hurdles. He also helped his team win gold in the 4 × 400 metres relay race.
Later that year, he represented Spain at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He reached the semifinals in the 400 metres hurdles. He also ran in the 4 × 400 metres relay for Spain.
Eduardo continued to compete at a high level. He participated in the World Championships in Helsinki, Finland, in 2005. His last major competition was the European Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2006.
Images for kids
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Eduardo Iván Rodríguez in 2006
See also
In Spanish: Iván Rodríguez Ramallo para niños
