Jesús Ángel García facts for kids
García in 2012
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 October 1969 Madrid, Spain |
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| Height | 1.72 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 64 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 50km Race Walk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Jesús Ángel García Bragado (born October 17, 1969, in Madrid) is a famous Spanish race walker. He is known for competing in more Olympic Games than any other athlete in track and field history. He took part in an amazing eight Olympic Games! Jesús retired from the sport in 2021 after the Tokyo Olympics, leaving behind a truly impressive legacy.
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What is Race Walking?
Race walking is a special type of athletics event. It's different from running because athletes must always keep one foot on the ground. Also, their front leg must be straight when it touches the ground. This makes it a very technical and challenging sport. Jesús Ángel García Bragado was a master of the 50-kilometer race walk, which is a very long and tough event!
His Best Times
Jesús Ángel García Bragado set some amazing personal bests during his career. These are his fastest times in different race walking distances:
- 20 kilometers: 1 hour, 23 minutes, and 0 seconds. He achieved this in A Coruña, Spain, on June 20, 2009.
- 50 kilometers: 3 hours, 39 minutes, and 54 seconds. This incredible time was set in Poděbrady, Czech Republic, on April 20, 1997. This is a very fast time for such a long and demanding race!
His Olympic Journey
Jesús Ángel García Bragado is famous for competing in more Olympic Games than any other track and field athlete. He represented Spain in eight different Olympics! Here's how he did in the 50 km race walk at each one:
- 1992 Barcelona: He finished in 10th place.
- 1996 Atlanta: He did not finish the race (DNF).
- 2000 Sydney: He came in 12th place.
- 2004 Athens: He achieved a great 5th place.
- 2008 Beijing: He was very close to a medal, finishing 4th.
- 2012 London: He finished in 19th place.
- 2016 Rio de Janeiro: He finished in 20th place.
- 2020 Tokyo (held in 2021): He finished in 35th place, marking his final Olympic appearance.
His long career and many Olympic appearances show his dedication and passion for race walking.
Major Achievements and Medals
Jesús Ángel García Bragado won many important medals throughout his career, especially in the 50 km race walk. He was a top competitor in the World Championships and European Championships.
World Championships
He won four medals at the World Championships, which are like the Olympics for athletics:
- Gold Medal: He became a world champion in 1993 in Stuttgart, Germany. This was a huge win!
- Silver Medals: He won three silver medals:
- In 1997 in Athens, Greece.
- In 2001 in Edmonton, Canada.
- In 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
European Championships
He also earned medals at the European Championships:
- Silver Medal: In 2006 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Bronze Medal: In 2002 in Munich, Germany.
Other Important Races
Jesús also had great results in other major competitions:
- He won gold medals at the European Race Walking Cup in 1996, 2000, and 2001.
- He also won a gold medal at the IAAF World Race Walking Cup in 1997.
- He consistently placed in the top 10 in many international races, showing his skill and consistency over many years.
His long and successful career, filled with many medals and top finishes, makes him one of the most respected figures in race walking history.
Images for kids
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García in 2012
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The famous Olympic rings symbol.
See also
In Spanish: Jesús Ángel García Bragado para niños
