José Enrique Porto facts for kids
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| Born | 21 October 1977 Vigo, Spain |
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José Enrique Porto Lareo was born on October 21, 1977. He is a talented Spanish athlete who competes in track cycling. José is a Paralympian, which means he competes in the Paralympic Games. These games are a major international sports event for athletes with disabilities. José is vision-impaired, meaning he has a visual impairment.
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José Enrique Porto's Cycling Journey
José Enrique Porto is known for his amazing achievements in para-cycling. This sport allows athletes with disabilities to compete at a high level. He has won several medals in major international competitions.
Paralympic Success
At the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, José Enrique Porto showed his incredible skill. He competed in tandem cycling events. In tandem cycling, two riders are on one bicycle. One rider is a "pilot" who can see, and the other is the visually impaired athlete.
- José teamed up with his sighted pilot, José Antonio Villanueva.
- Together, they won a silver medal in the Men's 1 km Time Trial event. This race is all about speed over a short distance.
- They also earned a bronze medal in the Men's Sprint event. This race tests a team's quickness and power.
World Championship Medals
José Enrique Porto continued his success at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships. These championships bring together the best para-cyclists from around the world.
- In 2016, he competed in Montichiari, Italy.
- He won a bronze medal in the Sprint event. This was another great achievement for him.
Awards and Recognition
José Enrique Porto's dedication and achievements in sports have been recognized.
- In 2013, he received the silver Spanish Royal Order of Sports Merit.
- This award is a special honor given to athletes for their hard work and success. It recognized his great performance at the 2012 Paralympics.
See also
In Spanish: José Enrique Porto para niños
