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Lucas Búa
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Lucas Búa in 2015
Personal information
Born (1994-01-12) 12 January 1994 (age 31)
Toledo, Spain
Height 1.85 m
Weight 70 kg
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) 400 m
Club FC Barcelona
Coached by Juan Antonio Rosique
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Spain
European Championships
Bronze 2018 Berlin 4×400 m relay
European Indoor Championships
Silver 2019 Glasgow 4×400 m relay
Mediterranean Games
Silver 2018 Tarragona 400 m

Lucas Búa de Miguel (born 12 January 1994) is a Spanish sprinter. He is known for competing in the 400 metres race. Lucas has represented Spain in many important athletics events around the world. He has won several medals, including silver and bronze, in major championships.

About Lucas Búa

Lucas Búa was born on January 12, 1994, in Toledo, Spain. He is a professional athlete who specializes in sprinting. His main event is the 400 metres, which is a challenging race that requires both speed and endurance. Lucas trains hard to achieve his best times and compete against top athletes.

What is a Sprinter?

A sprinter is an athlete who runs short distances very fast. The 400 metres is considered a long sprint. Runners need to maintain a high speed for the entire lap of the track. It's a tough race that tests a runner's strength and stamina. Lucas Búa's personal best time for the 400 metres outdoors is 45.98 seconds. Indoors, his best time is 46.65 seconds.

Major Achievements

Lucas Búa has had a successful career, winning medals and reaching finals in many international competitions. Here are some of his most notable achievements:

European Championships

  • In 2018, Lucas won a bronze medal at the 2018 European Athletics Championships in Berlin, Germany. He was part of the Spanish 4 × 400 metres relay team. This means four runners each ran 400 metres.
  • He also competed in the individual 400 metres race at the same event.

European Indoor Championships

  • In 2019, Lucas earned a silver medal at the 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, United Kingdom. This was also with the 4 × 400 metres relay team.
  • He also placed 5th in the individual 400 metres at the 2017 European Indoor Championships in Belgrade.

Mediterranean Games

  • At the 2018 Mediterranean Games in Tarragona, Spain, Lucas won two silver medals.
  • He won silver in the individual 400 metres race.
  • He also won silver with the 4 × 400 metres relay team.

World Championships

Lucas has also competed in several World Championships. These are very high-level competitions where athletes from all over the globe participate.

  • In 2017, he reached the final of the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London, finishing 5th.
  • He also competed in the individual 400 metres at the 2016 and 2018 World Indoor Championships.

Lucas Búa continues to train and compete, aiming for more success in his athletics career.

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See also

In Spanish: Lucas Búa para niños

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