Jackson Quiñónez facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Quiñónez and the second or maternal family name is Vernaza.
Quiñónez in 2010
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| Full name | Jackson Quiñónez Vernaza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 12 June 1980 Esmeraldas, Esmeraldas, Ecuador |
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| Height | 1.90m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jackson Quiñónez Vernaza, born on June 12, 1980, is a well-known athlete and former politician. He is famous for running in hurdle races. Jackson was born in Ecuador, but he competed for both Ecuador and Spain in international sports events.
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Jackson's Athletics Career
Jackson Quiñónez had an exciting career in athletics. He specialized in hurdle races, which involve jumping over barriers while running.
Early Achievements for Ecuador
Before representing Spain, Jackson competed for his home country, Ecuador.
- He took part in the World Athletics Championships in 2003 and 2005.
- He also went to the Olympic Games in 2004.
- In 1998, at the South American Games, he won a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay.
- He also earned silver medals in the 110-meter hurdles and high jump at the same event.
- At the Bolivarian Games in 2001, he won silver medals in both the 110-meter hurdles and the high jump.
- He continued to achieve success, winning another silver in the 110-meter hurdles at the Bolivarian Games in 2005.
Representing Spain
Later in his career, Jackson began to represent Spain.
- In 2007, he won a bronze medal in the 60-meter hurdles at the European Indoor Championships. This was a big achievement for him.
- He also competed in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, reaching the final round.
- In 2009, he won a gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the Mediterranean Games.
Personal Best Times
Jackson set some impressive personal records during his career.
- His fastest time in the 110-meter hurdles is 13.34 seconds. He achieved this in July 2006 in Zaragoza, Spain. This time is still the Spanish national record.
- He also holds the Ecuadorian national record for the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.44 seconds.
- In the indoor High jump, his best jump was 2.10 meters, which is also an Ecuadorian record.
Images for kids
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Quiñónez in 2010
See also
In Spanish: Jackson Quiñónez para niños
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