Maite Zúñiga facts for kids

María Teresa "Maite" Zúñiga Domínguez (born on December 28, 1964, in Eibar) is a retired Basque Spanish middle-distance runner. She was known for her speed and endurance in races like the 800 meters and 1500 meters. Maite competed in many important international events throughout her career.

Maite Zúñiga's Running Career

Maite Zúñiga had a long and successful career as a runner. She represented Spain in several major competitions, showing her talent in middle-distance races.

Early Achievements (1983-1987)

Maite started making a name for herself in the early 1980s.

• In 1983, at the Ibero-American Championships in Barcelona, she won a bronze medal in the 800 meters.
• She also earned a silver medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay at the same event.
• She competed in the Mediterranean Games that year, finishing 8th in the 800 meters and 5th in the 1500 meters.
• Maite continued to compete in European Indoor Championships, gaining experience in major events.

Olympic Appearances and World Stage (1988-1992)

Maite Zúñiga represented Spain in three Olympic Games.

• Her first Olympic appearance was at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where she finished 7th in the 800 meters. This was a great achievement for her.
• In 1989, she placed 5th in the 800 meters at the World Cup in Barcelona.
• She won a gold medal in the 800 meters at the Ibero-American Championships in Manaus, Brazil.
• At the 1992 Summer Olympics, held in her home country in Barcelona, she achieved an impressive 6th place in the 1500 meters race.

Later Career and Medals (1993-1997)

Maite continued to perform well in the mid-1990s.

• In 1993, she finished 5th in the 1500 meters at the World Indoor Championships in Toronto, Canada.
• A significant moment came in 1995 when she won a bronze medal in the 1500 meters at the World Indoor Championships in Barcelona.
• She also competed in the World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, finishing 8th in the 1500 meters.
• Maite made her third Olympic appearance at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.
• Her career ended with another strong performance in 1997. She finished 4th in the 1500 meters at the World Championships in Athens, Greece.
• Later that year, she earned a bronze medal in the 1500 meters at the Mediterranean Games in Bari, Italy.

Maite Zúñiga's dedication and consistent performance made her one of Spain's notable middle-distance runners.

See also

In Spanish: Maite Zúñiga para niños