José Abal facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
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| Paralympic athletics | ||
Representing  Spain |
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| Paralympic Games | ||
| Silver | 1992 Barcelona | Pentathlon - PW3-4 |
José Manuel Abal Lores (born on July 15, 1961) is a talented athlete from Spain. He is a paralympic athlete, which means he competes in sports for people with disabilities. José Manuel mainly took part in a special event called the Pentathlon in the PW3-4 category.
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José Manuel Abal's Paralympic Journey
José Manuel Abal competed in the Paralympic Games twice. These are huge international sports events for athletes with disabilities. He first competed in 1992 when the games were held in his home country, Spain, in the city of Barcelona. Later, he went to the 1996 games in Atlanta, USA.
Barcelona 1992: A Silver Medal Win
At the 1992 Barcelona Paralympics, José Manuel showed his amazing skills. He tried the marathon, which is a very long running race, but he could not finish it. However, he truly shined in the pentathlon event. The pentathlon is a competition where athletes take part in five different track and field events. José Manuel won a silver medal in this event! He finished just behind Vojtěch Vašíček from Czechoslovakia, who set a new world record.
Atlanta 1996: Competing in Multiple Events
In 1996, José Manuel Abal competed again at the Paralympics in Atlanta. He took part in the pentathlon once more, finishing ninth overall. He also competed in other individual events. In the discus throw, where athletes throw a heavy disc, he earned a third-place finish. He also ran in the 200-meter race, finishing fifth in his qualifying heat. For the shot put and javelin throw events, he did not compete.
What is a Pentathlon?
A pentathlon is an athletics event made up of five different competitions. For paralympic athletes, the specific events can vary depending on their category. It tests an athlete's all-around skills in running, jumping, and throwing.
See also
In Spanish: José Manuel Abal para niños
