María Belén Toimil facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 5 May 1994 Mugardos, Spain |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Shot put |
| Club | Playas de Castellon |
| Coached by | Carlos Burón |
María Belén Toimil Fernández, born on May 5, 1994, is a talented Spanish athlete. She is famous for her skills in the shot put, which is an athletics event where athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as they can.
Belén has achieved amazing things in her sport. She holds the Spanish national records for shot put, both when competing outdoors (18.80 meters) and indoors (18.64 meters). This means she has thrown the shot put farther than any other Spanish woman in history in both outdoor and indoor competitions!
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Her Best Throws
These are Belén's personal bests, meaning the longest distances she has ever thrown the shot put or discus:
Outdoor Competitions
- Shot put: 18.80 meters (This is the current Spanish record!) She achieved this in Castellón, Spain, in 2021.
- Discus throw: 50.42 meters. She achieved this in León, Spain, in 2013.
Indoor Competitions
- Shot put: 18.64 meters (This is also the current Spanish record!) She achieved this in Toruń, Poland, in 2021.
Competing Around the World
Belén Toimil has represented Spain in many important athletics events across the globe. Here are some highlights from her career:
Early Career
- In 2011, she competed at the World Youth Championships in France.
- In 2012, she took part in the World Junior Championships held in Barcelona.
- In 2013, at the European Junior Championships in Italy, she finished 4th in the shot put and 5th in the discus throw, showing her strong potential.
Major Championships
- In 2016, Belén won a gold medal at the Mediterranean U23 Championships in Tunisia for shot put. She also competed at the European Championships in the Netherlands.
- She represented Spain at the World Championships in London, United Kingdom.
- In 2021, she competed at the European Indoor Championships in Poland, finishing 7th.
- A big moment for any athlete, she also competed at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021.
Recent Achievements
- In 2022, Belén won a silver medal at the Ibero-American Championships held in Spain. She also competed at the World Championships in the United States and the European Championships in Germany.
- In 2023, she participated in the European Indoor Championships in Turkey and the European Games in Poland.
- Most recently, in 2024, she achieved a fantastic 5th place at the European Championships in Rome, Italy, and competed at the Olympic Games in Paris.
See also
In Spanish: Belén Toimil para niños
