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Juan Antonio Saavedra
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Personal information
Born (1973-11-21) 21 November 1973 (age 51)
Pontevedra, Spain
Sport
Country Spain
Sport Shooting para sport
Disability class SH1
Coached by Manuel Sainz
Medal record
Shooting para sport
Representing  Spain
Paralympic Games
Silver 2012 London Mixed 50 m rifle prone SH1
Bronze 2024 Paris Mixed 10 m air rifle prone SH1
European Para Championships
Silver 2023 Rotterdam Mixed 10 m air rifle prone SH1
Silver 2023 Rotterdam Mixed 10 m air rifle V1 prone SH-VI

Juan Antonio Saavedra Reinaldo was born on November 21, 1973, in Pontevedra, Spain. He is a talented shooter who represents Spain in competitions. He is known for his success in shooting para sport, especially at the Paralympic Games.

About Juan Antonio Saavedra

Juan Antonio Saavedra has a physical disability. He is from Galicia, a region in northwest Spain. In 2013, he received a special award called the silver Real Orden al Mérito Deportivo. This award recognizes his great achievements in sports.

His Shooting Career

Juan Antonio Saavedra competes in Paralympic shooting. He is classified as an SH1 shooter. This means he can hold the rifle or pistol himself. He does not need a stand to support the weight of the firearm.

Paralympic Games Achievements

Saavedra has competed in several Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities.

Other Competitions

Juan Antonio Saavedra has also done well in other important shooting events:

  • In 2013, he competed in the Spanish national championships. He won first place in the R3 event. He also finished first in the R5 event.
  • At the 2013 IPC European Championships, he won first place in the R3 event.
  • At the 2023 European Para Championships in Rotterdam, he won two silver medals. One was for the Mixed 10 meter air rifle prone SH1. The other was for the Mixed 10 meter air rifle V1 prone SH-VI.

See also

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