María Vicente facts for kids
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María Vicente in 2019
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| Born | 28 March 2001 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain |
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| Height | 1.78 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Heptathlon, Triple jump | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | C.D. Nike Running | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Ramón Cid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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María Sophia Vicente García (born March 28, 2001) is a talented Spanish athlete. She is known for her skills in "combined events" like the Heptathlon and "jumping events" such as the Triple jump.
María holds some impressive records. She has the best-ever result for athletes under 18 in the pentathlon. She also holds the senior Spanish national records for both the pentathlon and the heptathlon.
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About María Vicente
María's father was born in Cuba. Her mother is from Huélamo, a town in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.
María's Best Results
"Personal bests" are an athlete's top performances in different events. María has achieved many great results both outdoors and indoors.
Outdoor Personal Bests
- 200 m: 23.03 seconds
- Long jump: 6.80 meters
- Triple jump: 14.21 meters
- Heptathlon: 6304 points (This is a Spanish National Record)
- Heptathlon U18: 6221 points (This is her best for under-18s)
Indoor Personal Bests
- 60 m hurdles: 8.06 seconds
- Long jump: 6.70 meters
- Triple jump: 13.71 meters
- Pentathlon: 4728 points (This is a Spanish National Record)
- Pentathlon U18: 4371 points (This is a World Record for under-18s)
International Competitions and Medals
María Vicente has represented Spain in many important international competitions. She has won several medals, especially in youth championships.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| 2017 | European Youth Olympic Festival | Győr, Hungary | 1st | Triple jump | 13.72 m |
| World U18 Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 1st | Heptathlon U18 | 5612 pts | |
| 2018 | European U18 Championships | Győr, Hungary | 1st | Heptathlon U18 | 6221 pts WYB |
| 1st | Triple jump | 13.95 m | |||
| European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 25th (q) | Triple jump | 13.50 m | |
| Youth Olympic Games | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 2nd | Triple jump | 13.76 m | |
| 2019 | European Indoor Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 9th | Pentathlon | 4363 pts |
| European U20 Championships | Borås, Sweden | 1st | Heptathlon | 6115 pts NR | |
| 8th | 4 × 100 m relay | DQ | |||
| 2021 | European Indoor Championships | Toruń, Poland | – | Pentathlon | DNF |
| European Team Championships | Chorzow, Poland | 3rd | Long jump | 6.42 m | |
| Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 18th | Heptathlon | 6117 pts | |
| 2022 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | – | Heptathlon | DNF |
| 2023 | European U23 Championships | Espoo, Finland | 4th | Long jump | 6.56 m |
| 1st | Triple jump | 14.21 m | |||
| World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 14th (q) | Long jump | 6.59 m | |
| 13th (q) | Triple jump | 14.13 m | |||
| 2024 | World Indoor Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom | – | Pentathlon | DNF |
See also
In Spanish: María Vicente para niños
