Jaime Serrano Alonso facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 30 April 1979 Barcelona, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jaime Serrano Alonso is a talented swimmer from Spain. He was born on April 30, 1979, in Barcelona. Jaime is known for his amazing achievements in Paralympic swimming. He competes in the S9 category, which is for swimmers with certain physical impairments.
Jaime became famous for his performance at the 2000 Summer Paralympics held in Sydney, Australia. There, he won a gold medal and even set a new world record in the 400-meter freestyle race. He also earned a silver medal in the 200-meter individual medley race.
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Jaime's Swimming Career
Jaime Serrano was a key member of the Spanish Paralympic swimming team for several years. He represented his country in many important competitions. His career with the national team lasted from 1997 to 2002.
Major Competitions
During his time with the Spanish team, Jaime competed in three European championships. These events bring together the best swimmers from across Europe. He also participated in two World Championships, where athletes from all over the globe compete.
Paralympic Games Success
The highlight of Jaime's career was definitely the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games. This is where he showed the world his incredible skill. Winning a gold medal and setting a world record is a huge accomplishment for any athlete. His silver medal also showed his versatility in different swimming styles.
World Championship Medals
Jaime also won medals at the World Para Swimming Championships. In 1998, at the championships in Christchurch, he earned a silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay. Later, in 2002, at the Mar del Plata championships, he won another silver in the 400m freestyle S9 and a bronze in the 200m individual medley SM9. These medals prove his consistent performance at the highest level.
More About Jaime
- Jaime Serrano at the International Paralympic Committee
- Jaime Serrano Alonso at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Jaime Serrano Alonso para niños
