José Marín (racewalker) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Josep Marín i Sospedra |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 21 January 1950 El Prat de Llobregat, Spain |
| Years active | 1978–1993 |
| Height | 164 cm |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb; 9 st 6 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Racewalking |
| Club | CN Barcelona |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Highest world ranking | 1st (1982) |
José Marín Sospedra (in Catalan: Josep Marín i Sospedra) is a retired Spanish racewalker. He was born on January 21, 1950. José Marín was known for his amazing speed and endurance in racewalking events. He competed in many important races around the world during his career.
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His Racing Career
José Marín had a very successful career in racewalking, winning several medals. He competed in both 20-kilometer and 50-kilometer races.
European Championships
In 1982, José Marín had a fantastic year at the 1982 European Athletics Championships in Athens, Greece. He won a gold medal in the 20-kilometer racewalk. This was a huge achievement for him. He also earned a silver medal in the longer 50-kilometer racewalk at the same event.
World Championships
José Marín also did very well at the World Athletics Championships. In 1983, he won a silver medal in the 50-kilometer racewalk at the World Championships held in Helsinki, Finland. Later, in 1987, he added a bronze medal in the 20-kilometer racewalk at the World Championships in Rome, Italy.
Olympic Games
José Marín represented Spain in several Olympic Games. He competed in the 1980, 1984, 1988, and 1992 Olympics.
- At the 1980 Moscow Olympics, he finished 5th in the 20 km race and 6th in the 50 km race.
- In the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, he placed 6th in the 20 km event.
- At the 1988 Seoul Olympics, he achieved 4th place in the 20 km race and 5th place in the 50 km race.
- Finally, at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in his home country, he finished 9th in the 50 km racewalk.
Other Important Races
José Marín also won a gold medal at the 1985 IAAF World Race Walking Cup in the Isle of Man, competing in the 20-kilometer event. He also earned a bronze medal at the 1975 Mediterranean Games in Algiers, Algeria, for the 20 km racewalk.
His career lasted from 1978 to 1993, showing his dedication to the sport for many years.
See also
In Spanish: Josep Marín para niños
