Mari Cruz Díaz facts for kids
María Cruz Díaz García (born on October 24, 1969, in Barcelona, Spain) is a retired athlete from Spain. She was a very talented race walker who won a gold medal in the 10-kilometer race walk at the European Championships in Stuttgart when she was just 16 years old!
Early Life and Career
María Cruz Díaz García started her journey in race walking at a young age. She quickly showed great promise in this sport, which combines speed and endurance with a special walking technique. Her hard work led her to compete in major international events.
Major Achievements
María Cruz Díaz García achieved many impressive results during her career. Here are some of her most notable accomplishments:
Winning Gold Medals
- 1986 European Championships: At just 16 years old, María Cruz won her first major gold medal in the 10-kilometer race walk at the European Championships held in Stuttgart, West Germany. This was a huge win for her and for Spain!
- 1988 World Junior Championships: Two years later, she won another gold medal at the World Junior Championships in Sudbury, Canada. This time, she competed in the 5000-meter race walk.
Other Notable Races
María Cruz also earned a bronze medal and had several top finishes in other important competitions:
- 1988 European Indoor Championships: She won a bronze medal in the 3000-meter race walk in Budapest, Hungary.
- 1987 World Championships: She finished in 4th place in the 10-kilometer race walk at the World Championships in Rome, Italy.
- 1992 Olympic Games: María Cruz represented Spain at the Olympic Games in her hometown of Barcelona. She finished 10th in the 10-kilometer race walk.
María Cruz Díaz García competed in many other events, showing her dedication and skill in race walking over the years.
See also
In Spanish: Mari Cruz Díaz para niños
