Luis Doreste facts for kids
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| Gold | 1984 Los Angeles | 470 class |
| Gold | 1992 Barcelona | Flying Dutchman |
Luís Doreste Blanco (born March 7, 1961, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain) is a very famous Spanish sailor. He is a true legend in the world of sailing. He won gold medals at two different Olympic Games. He won his first gold in 1984 in Los Angeles. His second gold medal came in 1992 in Barcelona.
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Who is Luis Doreste Blanco?
Luis Doreste Blanco is one of Spain's most successful Olympic athletes. He was born in the Canary Islands, a great place for sailing. He started sailing at a young age. He became a member of the Real Club Náutico de Gran Canaria. This is a well-known sailing club in his hometown.
Olympic Gold Medals
Luis Doreste won his first Olympic gold medal in 1984. This was at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA. He competed in the 470 class boat. This is a type of small sailboat designed for two people.
His second gold medal came at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. This was extra special because it was in his home country. He won this medal in the Flying Dutchman class. This is another type of fast, two-person sailboat.
World and European Champion
Besides his Olympic wins, Luis Doreste also became a World Champion. He won the World Championship in 1985 in the Flying Dutchman class. He won again in 1995, this time in the Soling class. The Soling is a larger, three-person keelboat.
He also achieved success at the European Championships. He was a European Champion three times. He won in 1976 in the Optimist class. This is a small boat often used by young sailors. He then won in 1985 (470 class) and 1988 (Flying Dutchman class).
Olympic Participation and Family
Luis Doreste is known as a "four-time Olympian." This means he competed in the Olympic Games four different times. At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, he had a special role. He took the Athlete's Oath. This is a promise made by an athlete to compete fairly.
Sailing runs in the Doreste family! Luis has three brothers who are also sailors. Their names are Manuel Doreste, Gustavo Doreste, and José Luis Doreste. They have all made their mark in the sport.
Later Career
After his Olympic triumphs, Luis Doreste continued to be active in sailing. He took on new challenges. For example, he was the skipper for the Desafío Español 2007 team. This team competed in the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup. This is a very important competition in sailing. It helps decide who gets to challenge for the America's Cup.
See also
In Spanish: Luis Doreste para niños
