Jessica Malagón Moreno facts for kids
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| Born | 6 July 1977 (age 48) Barcelona, Spain |
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Jessica Malagón Moreno is a fantastic athlete from Spain. She was born in Barcelona on July 6, 1977. Jessica is a skilled goalball player. Goalball is a special team sport made for athletes who are blind or have very low vision. Jessica has a visual impairment, which means she cannot see well or at all. In goalball, players are grouped by their vision, and Jessica is a B2 player.
Jessica has competed in the Paralympic Games, which are like the Olympics for athletes with disabilities. She showed her amazing talent at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. There, her team earned a bronze medal, finishing in third place! She continued to shine at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. At those games, her team achieved an even greater success, winning a silver medal and taking second place!
What is Goalball?
Goalball is a unique sport played by two teams of three players each. All players wear eye masks so that everyone has the same level of vision, which is no vision at all! The game is played on a court with a goal at each end, similar to soccer.
The players try to throw a ball, which has bells inside, into the opponent's goal. They listen carefully for the bells to know where the ball is. Players use their bodies to block the ball from entering their goal. It's a very exciting game that requires great teamwork, listening skills, and quick reactions!
Jessica's Paralympic Journey
Jessica Malagón Moreno is known for her dedication to goalball. Competing in the Paralympic Games is a huge achievement for any athlete. Jessica represented her country, Spain, on the world stage.
At the 1996 Summer Paralympics, her team worked hard and won a bronze medal. This was a great start to her Paralympic career. Four years later, at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Jessica and her team pushed even further. They earned a silver medal, showing incredible improvement and teamwork. Her achievements inspire many young athletes.
External links
- Jessica Malagon at the International Paralympic Committee
- Jessica Malagon Moreno at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Jessica Malagón Moreno para niños
