Jesús Iglesias Cortés facts for kids
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| Born | 25 December 1968 Barcelona, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jesús Iglesias Cortés is a talented swimmer from Spain. He was born in Barcelona on December 25, 1968. Jesús is known for his amazing achievements in Paralympic swimming. He has won many medals, including gold, silver, and bronze, at the Paralympic Games and World Championships. He is a true champion in the water!
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A Champion Swimmer's Journey
Jesús Iglesias Cortés is a Paralympic swimmer. This means he competes in swimming events for athletes with disabilities. He is classified as an S7 swimmer, which is a category based on how much his body is affected by his disability.
Paralympic Games Success
Jesús competed in two major Paralympic Games. These are like the Olympic Games, but for athletes with disabilities. He showed incredible skill and determination in both events.
Barcelona 1992 Medals
The 1992 Summer Paralympics were held in his hometown of Barcelona. This must have been a very special experience for him! He won several medals there:
- He earned a gold medal in the 4x50m freestyle relay race. This is a team event where swimmers work together.
- He won a silver medal in the 50m freestyle race.
- Another silver medal came from the 4x50m medley relay race.
- He also took home three bronze medals in individual races: the 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, and 50m butterfly.
Atlanta 1996 Achievements
Jesús continued his success at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta. He added more medals to his collection:
- He won another gold medal in the 100m breaststroke event.
- He secured a silver medal in the 4x50m freestyle relay race.
- He also earned two more bronze medals: one in the 50m freestyle and another in the 4x50m medley relay.
World Championship Victory
Besides the Paralympic Games, Jesús also competed in the World Para Swimming Championships. In 1994, at the championships held in Malta, he became a World Champion. He won a gold medal in the 100m breaststroke event. This shows he was one of the best breaststroke swimmers in the world!
External links
- Jesus Iglesias at the International Paralympic Committee
- Jesus Iglesias Cortes at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Jesús Iglesias Cortés para niños
