Luis Alberto Hernando facts for kids
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Luis Alberto Hernando at 2014 Transvulcania
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| Full name | Luis Alberto Hernando Alzaga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 September 1977 Burgos |
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| Height | 1.84 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 73 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Skyrunning Trail running Mountain running Ski mountaineering Biathlon Cross-country skiing |
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Luis Alberto Hernando Alzaga is a famous Spanish athlete born on September 22, 1977. He is best known as a champion in skyrunning and trail running. Before becoming a top runner, he was also a biathlete and even competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics. Luis Alberto is amazing because he has achieved great success in many different sports!
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A Champion in Many Sports
Luis Alberto Hernando is a true all-around athlete. He has won four gold medals in two different sports: trail running and skyrunning. He earned two gold medals at the Trail World Championships (in 2016 and 2017). He also won two gold medals at the Skyrunning World Championships (in 2014 and 2016).
What is Skyrunning?
Skyrunning is a super challenging sport where athletes run in the mountains. They race on trails that are often above 2,000 meters (about 6,500 feet) high. These races can be very steep and difficult, sometimes even involving climbing. Luis Alberto is one of the best in the world at this tough sport!
What is Trail Running?
Trail running is another type of running that takes place off-road. Instead of running on paved streets, runners go on natural paths, dirt roads, and hiking trails. These trails can be in forests, deserts, or mountains. It's a great way to explore nature while getting a good workout.
Luis Alberto's Big Wins
Luis Alberto Hernando has an impressive collection of medals from major competitions.
World Championship Gold Medals
- Skyrunning World Championships: He won gold in the Ultra SkyMarathon in 2014 (Chamonix, France) and again in 2016 (Lleida, Spain). These races are very long and difficult, showing his incredible endurance.
- Trail World Championships: He also won gold in the individual event in 2016 (Gerês, Portugal) and 2017 (Badia Prataglia, Italy). This shows he was the best trail runner in the world those years!
Other Important Achievements
- European Skyrunning Championships: Luis Alberto has won three gold medals at the European Championships in the Ultra SkyMarathon event (2013, 2015, and 2017).
- Ski Mountaineering: In 2017, he won a gold medal in the team race at the Military World Games in Sochi, Russia. This shows his skills even on snow!
- Biathlon at the Olympics: Before his running career, Luis Alberto competed in biathlon at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting. It's a very demanding sport that requires both speed and precision.
Luis Alberto Hernando's career shows that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve amazing things in many different areas!
See also
In Spanish: Luis Alberto Hernando para niños
- List of multi-sport athletes - Skyrunning
