Javier García (pole vaulter) facts for kids
Javier García Chico is a famous Spanish athlete who was great at pole vaulting. He was born in Barcelona on July 22, 1966. He is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics, which were held in his hometown of Barcelona, Spain. He competed in the Olympics four times in a row!
His personal best jump outdoors was 5.75 meters (about 18 feet, 10 inches). He achieved this in August 1990. Indoors, his best jump was 5.77 meters (about 18 feet, 11 inches) in March 1992.
Javier García Chico's Olympic Journey
Javier García Chico competed in the Summer Olympics four times, which is a big achievement for any athlete!
- 1988 Seoul Olympics: His first Olympic appearance was in Seoul, South Korea. He didn't make it past the qualifying round that year.
- 1992 Barcelona Olympics: Four years later, he competed in his home city of Barcelona. This was his most successful Olympic Games, where he won the bronze medal in pole vaulting! He jumped 5.75 meters, which was an amazing performance.
- 1996 Atlanta Olympics: He continued his Olympic journey in Atlanta, United States.
- 2000 Sydney Olympics: His final Olympic appearance was in Sydney, Australia.
Other Major Competitions
Besides the Olympics, Javier García Chico competed in many other important international events, showing his skill in pole vaulting around the world.
- World Championships: He competed in several World Championships in Athletics, which bring together the best athletes from all over the globe.
- European Championships: He also took part in the European Athletics Championships, competing against top athletes from Europe.
- Ibero-American Championships: He won silver medals at the 1986 Ibero-American Championships in Athletics in Cuba and the 1988 Ibero-American Championships in Athletics in Mexico. He also earned a bronze medal at the 1998 Ibero-American Championships in Athletics in Portugal.
- Universiade: In 1989, he won a bronze medal at the Athletics at the 1989 Summer Universiade in West Germany. The Universiade is a major sports event for university athletes.
See also
In Spanish: Javier García Chico para niños
