Marc Tur facts for kids
Tur in 2015
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 30 November 1994 Santa Eulària des Riu, Spain |
| Height | 191 cm |
| Weight | 72 kg |
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| Country | Spain |
| Sport | Racewalking |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 3:47.40 (50 km, 2021) |
Marc Vicent Tur Picó, born on November 30, 1994, is a talented Spanish racewalker. He is known for his strong performances in long-distance walking events. One of his most impressive achievements was finishing 4th in the men's 50 kilometres walk at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
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What is Racewalking?
Racewalking is a sport where athletes walk as fast as they can. It's different from running because one foot must always be on the ground. Also, the leg must be straight from the moment it touches the ground until it passes under the body. Judges watch closely to make sure these rules are followed. Racewalking events can be over different distances, like 10,000 meters, 20 kilometres, or even 50 kilometres. It takes a lot of endurance and skill to be a good racewalker.
Marc's Journey in Athletics
Marc Tur started competing in racewalking events when he was younger. In 2012, he took part in the World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain. The next year, in 2013, he competed in the European Junior Championships in Italy, where he finished 5th in the 10,000 meters race.
As he grew older, Marc began to compete in more challenging races. In 2014, he earned two silver medals. He placed second in the 10,000 meters at the 2014 Mediterranean U23 Championships in France. He also won a silver medal in the 20,000 meters at the Ibero-American Championships in Brazil. These early successes showed his potential in the sport.
Competing on the World Stage
Marc Tur has represented Spain in many major international competitions. In 2018, he competed in the men's 50 kilometres walk at the 2018 European Athletics Championships in Berlin, Germany. He finished in 22nd place in that challenging race.
The following year, in 2019, Marc participated in the men's 50 kilometres walk at the 2019 World Athletics Championships held in Doha, Qatar. He improved his performance, finishing in 19th place among the world's best racewalkers.
Olympic Dream in Tokyo
One of the biggest moments in Marc Tur's career came during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He competed in the men's 50 kilometres walk. This event is known for being very demanding, requiring athletes to walk for several hours. Marc showed incredible determination and skill, pushing himself to finish in an impressive 4th place. This was a fantastic achievement, showing he is one of the top racewalkers in the world.
External links
- Marc Tur at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Marc Tur at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
- Marc Tur at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Marc Tur (and hereLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).) at Comité Olímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Marc Tur para niños
