María Quintanal facts for kids
María Quintanal Zubizarreta (born December 17, 1969) is a talented sport shooter from Gran Canaria, Spain. She is famous for her skills in shooting competitions. In 2003, she became a world champion in an event called Double Trap. She also competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the Trap event.
Quick facts for kids Olympic medal record |
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| Silver | 2004 Athens | Trap |
Her Olympic Journey
María Quintanal has represented Spain in the Olympic Games. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Atlanta 1996
At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, María competed in the Double Trap event. She finished in 11th place.
Athens 2004
The 2004 Athens Olympics was a very successful time for María. She won a silver medal in the Trap event. This was a huge achievement! She also competed in the Double Trap event at these games, where she placed 13th.
World Champion
Before her Olympic medal, María Quintanal showed her amazing talent by becoming a world champion in 2003. She won the gold medal in the Double Trap event, proving she was one of the best shooters in the world.
Other Competitions
Besides the Olympics, María has also competed for the Dominican Republic. She took part in the Central American and Caribbean Games, showing her skills in other international events.
See also
In Spanish: María Quintanal para niños
