María José Poves facts for kids
Poves in 2014
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 16 March 1978 |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 20km Race Walk |
María José Poves Novella is a talented Spanish race walker. She was born on March 16, 1978, in Zaragoza, Spain. She is well-known for her skills in the 20-kilometer race walk event, where athletes walk as fast as they can without running.
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María José's Race Walking Journey
María José Poves has competed in many important races around the world. She represented Spain in major athletics events, showing her dedication and skill.
Competing on the World Stage
María José took part in several World Championships. These are big competitions where athletes from all over the globe come to compete.
- In 2005, she competed in Helsinki, Finland.
- She also raced in Osaka, Japan, in 2007, where she finished 12th.
- In 2011, she was in Daegu, South Korea.
- Her strong performance continued in 2015 in Beijing, China, where she placed 10th in the 20 km walk.
Olympic Dreams and Achievements
One of the biggest highlights of any athlete's career is competing in the Olympic Games. María José Poves proudly represented Spain in two Olympic Games:
- She competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China. She finished 17th in the 20 km race walk.
- She also participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Great Britain. There, she improved her position, finishing 12th.
World Race Walking Cup Success
María José also had great results in the IAAF World Race Walking Cup. This competition is specifically for race walkers.
- In 2008, she achieved an impressive 8th place in Cheboksary, Russia.
- A big moment for her was in 2012 in Saransk, Russia, where she won a bronze medal in the 20 km race walk. This was a fantastic achievement!
European Competitions
She also competed in the European Championships and European Race Walking Cup.
- In 2011, at the European Race Walking Cup in Olhão, Portugal, she helped her team win a silver medal in the 20 km team event.
María José Poves Novella has had a long and successful career as a race walker, representing her country with pride in many top-level competitions.
External links
- Maria Jose Poves at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
See also
In Spanish: María José Poves Novella para niños
