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 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Spain |
| Sport | Racewalking |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 3:47.40 (50 km, 2021) |
Marc Vicent Tur Pico (born 30 November 1994) is a Spanish racewalker. A racewalker is an athlete who competes in a special type of long-distance walking race. It's different from running because one foot must always be on the ground. Marc is known for his strong performances in this challenging sport.
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About Marc Tur
Marc Tur was born on November 30, 1994. He comes from Santa Eulària des Riu, a town in Spain. He is a tall athlete, standing at 191 centimeters (about 6 feet 3 inches). He has dedicated his life to racewalking, a sport that requires great endurance and discipline.
His Racewalking Journey
Marc started competing in racewalking events when he was young. 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 in 5th place.
He showed great promise in 2014. At the Mediterranean U23 Championships in France, he won a silver medal in the 10,000-meter walk. He also earned another silver medal at the Ibero-American Championships in Brazil for the 20,000-meter walk. These early successes helped him become a top athlete.
Competing on the World Stage
As Marc grew older, he began to compete in bigger events. In 2018, he was part of the European Championships in Berlin, Germany. He competed in the men's 50-kilometer walk.
In 2019, Marc represented Spain at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar. He finished in 19th place in the men's 50-kilometer walk. These championships are where the best athletes from around the world compete.
The Olympic Dream
One of Marc Tur's most impressive achievements came at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. These Olympic Games were held in 2021 due to a delay. Marc competed in the men's 50-kilometer walk, which is a very long and tough race.
He showed incredible determination and skill. Marc finished in 4th place, just missing out on an Olympic medal. This was a fantastic result and one of the best performances of his career. It showed that he is one of the top racewalkers in the world.
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Marc Tur in 2015
See also
In Spanish: Marc Tur para niños
