Iñaki Cañal facts for kids
| 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 |
Iñaki Cañal García (born September 30, 1997) is a talented Spanish athlete. He is known for his speed in the 400 metres race. He also excels in relay events, where teams of runners pass a baton. Iñaki has represented Spain in many big competitions around the world. He trains hard to compete against the best athletes.
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Who is Iñaki Cañal?
Iñaki Cañal was born in Gijón, Asturias, Spain. He started his journey in athletics at a young age. Athletics includes sports like running, jumping, and throwing. Iñaki chose to focus on running, especially the 400 metres. This race is a full lap around a standard outdoor track.
He is part of the Sociedad Gimnástica Pontevedra club. His coach, Pedro Pablo Nolet, helps him improve his skills. Iñaki's dedication has led him to compete on the world stage.
Iñaki's Athletic Journey
Iñaki Cañal has competed in many important events. These include championships for young athletes and major international competitions. He has shown great progress throughout his career.
Early Competitions
Iñaki first competed internationally in 2014. He took part in the European Youth Olympic Trials in Baku, Azerbaijan. There, he earned a bronze medal in the 200 metres race. This was an early sign of his talent. In 2015, he competed in the European Junior Championships.
Big Moments in 2022
The year 2022 was very successful for Iñaki. He won two silver medals in relay races.
- At the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, he helped the Spanish team win a silver medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay. This was a huge achievement on a global stage.
- He also won a silver medal at the Ibero-American Championships in La Nucía, Spain. This was also in the 4 × 400 metres relay.
Iñaki also competed in the 400 metres individually. He ran in the Mediterranean Games and the European Championships. He continued to gain valuable experience at these high-level events.
Competing on the World Stage
Iñaki has continued to compete against top athletes. He participated in the World Championships in Eugene, United States. He was part of the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay team. In 2023, he competed in the European Indoor Championships and the European Games. He also ran in the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
In 2024, Iñaki competed in the World Relays and the European Championships. He also had the incredible experience of competing at the Olympic Games in Paris, France. He was part of the 4 × 400 metres relay team there. Most recently, in 2025, he competed in the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.
External links
- Iñaki Cañal at World Athletics
- Iñaki Cañal at RFEA
- Inaki Canal at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
- Inaki Canal at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
- Iñaki Cañal García (and hereLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).) at Comité Olímpico Español
- Iñaki Cañal – COE – Paris 2024
See also
In Spanish: Iñaki Cañal para niños
