Juan Antonio Saavedra Reinaldo facts for kids
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| Born | 21 November 1973 Pontevedra, Spain |
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| Country | Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Shooting para sport | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | SH1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Manuel Sainz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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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.
- He took part in the 2000 Summer Paralympics and the 2004 Summer Paralympics.
- At the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, he won a silver medal. This was in the Mixed 50 meter rifle prone SH1 event.
- He also won a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris. This medal was for the Mixed 10 meter air rifle prone SH1 event.
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
In Spanish: Juan Antonio Saavedra para niños
