Mari Cruz Díaz facts for kids

María Cruz Díaz García is a famous retired race walker from Spain. She was born on October 24, 1969, in Barcelona, Spain. María Cruz is best known for winning a gold medal in race walking at a very young age.

Race walking is a sport where athletes walk as fast as they can. They must keep one foot on the ground at all times. It is different from running because of these special rules.

Amazing Achievements

María Cruz Díaz García had a fantastic career in race walking. She competed in many big events around the world. Here are some of her most important achievements:

Gold Medals

• 1986 European Championships: María Cruz won her first major gold medal in Stuttgart, West Germany. She was only 16 years old! She won the 10-kilometer race walk. This was a huge win for her and for Spain.
• 1988 World Junior Championships: She won another gold medal in Sudbury, Canada. This time, it was in the 5000-meter race walk. This showed she was one of the best young race walkers in the world.

Other Top Finishes

• 1987 World Championships: María Cruz finished 4th in the 10-kilometer race walk in Rome, Italy. This was a great result against the best adult athletes.
• 1988 European Indoor Championships: She earned a bronze medal in Budapest, Hungary. This was for the 3000-meter race walk indoors.
• 1992 Olympic Games: María Cruz competed in the Olympic Games held in her home city of Barcelona, Spain. She finished 10th in the 10-kilometer race walk. Competing in the Olympics is a dream for many athletes.

María Cruz Díaz García showed great talent and dedication throughout her career. She was a true champion for Spain in race walking.

External links

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• Profile at the RFEA
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See also

In Spanish: Mari Cruz Díaz para niños