Javier Moracho facts for kids
Javier Moracho Torrente was born on August 18, 1957, in Monzón, Huesca, Spain. He is a famous retired athlete who specialized in the 110 metres hurdles race. He was one of Spain's top hurdlers for many years.
Javier Moracho won a gold medal at the European Indoor Championships in 1986. He also earned a silver medal at the very first World Indoor Games in 1985. He competed in the 1980 Olympic Games and finished seventh in his event.
His fastest time in the 110 metres hurdles was 13.42 seconds. He achieved this personal best in August 1987 in Barcelona. This was a great achievement for him.
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Javier Moracho's Main Achievements
Javier Moracho represented Spain in many important competitions around the world. He won several medals during his career.
Medals and Top Finishes
- 1975 European Junior Championships: He won a silver medal in the 110 metres hurdles.
- 1979 Mediterranean Games: He earned a bronze medal in the 110 metres hurdles.
- 1980 European Indoor Championships: He won a bronze medal in the 60 metres hurdles.
- 1981 European Indoor Championships: He won a silver medal in the 50 metres hurdles.
- 1983 Mediterranean Games: He won a gold medal in the 110 metres hurdles.
- 1985 World Indoor Games: He won a silver medal in the 60 metres hurdles.
- 1986 European Indoor Championships: He won a gold medal in the 60 metres hurdles.
- 1988 Ibero-American Championships: He won a bronze medal in the 110 metres hurdles.
Olympic Games Appearances
Javier Moracho competed in the Olympic Games three times for Spain:
- 1980 Olympic Games (Moscow): He finished seventh in the 110 metres hurdles.
- 1984 Olympic Games (Los Angeles): He reached the semifinals in the 110 metres hurdles.
- 1988 Olympic Games (Seoul): He also reached the quarterfinals in the 110 metres hurdles.
See also
In Spanish: Javier Moracho para niños
