Iñaki Cañal facts for kids
Iñaki Cañal García (born on September 30, 1997) is a Spanish athlete. He is known for running in the 400 metres race.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Iñaki Cañal García |
| Born | 30 September 1997 Gijón, Asturias, Spain |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 metres |
| Club | Sociedad Gimnástica Pontevedra |
| Coached by | Pedro Pablo Nolet |
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Early Career and First Competitions
Iñaki Cañal started his journey in athletics at a young age. In 2014, he took part in the European Youth Olympic Trials. He won a bronze medal in the 200 metres race. This was an early sign of his talent in sprinting. The next year, he competed in the European Junior Championships.
Major Achievements and Medals
Iñaki Cañal has won several important medals for Spain. One of his biggest achievements was in 2022. He won a silver medal at the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships. This was for the 4 × 400 metres relay race. He also earned another silver medal that same year. This happened at the 2022 Ibero-American Championships in Athletics. It was also for the 4 × 400 metres relay.
Representing Spain on the World Stage
Iñaki has represented Spain in many big international events. In 2022, he competed in the 2022 World Athletics Championships. He was part of the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay team. He also ran in the 2022 European Athletics Championships. There, he competed in the 400 metres race.
In 2023, he continued to compete at a high level. He participated in the 2023 European Games. He ran in both the 400 metres and the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay. Later that year, he was part of the Spanish team at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. This time, he ran in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay.
Recent Competitions and Olympic Dream
Iñaki Cañal has continued to compete in major events. In 2024, he took part in the 2024 World Athletics Relays. He was part of the 4 × 400 metres relay team. He also competed at the 2024 European Athletics Championships. His team finished fifth in the 4 × 400 metres relay.
A big moment for Iñaki was competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He was part of the Spanish 4 × 400 metres relay team. Competing in the Olympics is a dream for many athletes.
See also
In Spanish: Iñaki Cañal para niños
