Marino Alonso facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 November 1965 Zamora, Spain |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
Marino Alonso was born on November 16, 1965. He is a Spanish former professional racing cyclist. He was known for his strong performances in many tough races.
Marino Alonso competed in some of the biggest cycling events in the world. He rode in the famous Tour de France nine times. He also took part in the Vuelta a España ten times. These are two of the most important cycling races, known as Grand Tours. He even represented Spain at the 1996 Summer Olympics in the men's road race.
Marino Alonso's Cycling Achievements
Marino Alonso had many exciting wins during his career. He often showed his strength in stage races, which are events with several days of racing.
In 1987, he won a stage in the Volta a Catalunya. He also won a stage in the Euskal Bizikleta. The next year, in 1988, he won the Subida al Naranco race. He also finished second overall in the Vuelta a La Rioja, winning one stage there.
His success continued in 1989 when he won the overall title at the Vuelta a Murcia. He also grabbed another stage win in the Volta a Catalunya. In 1990, he won a stage in the Vuelta a Cantabria.
One of his biggest achievements was winning stages in the Vuelta a España. He won a stage in 1993 and another in 1994. In 1994, he also won the overall title at the Vuelta a Aragón. He also won the Trofeo Comunidad Foral de Navarra that year.
Later in his career, he won the Trofeo Luis Ocaña twice, in 1995 and 1997. In 1997, he also won a stage and finished third overall in the Vuelta a los Valles Mineros.
Grand Tours and Olympic Games
Marino Alonso was a regular participant in the Grand Tours, which are the longest and most challenging cycling races. He competed in the Tour de France almost every year from 1990 to 1998. He also rode in the Vuelta a España every year from 1988 to 1997.
His participation in these races showed his endurance and skill. He was a strong rider who could handle the tough demands of professional cycling. Representing his country at the 1996 Summer Olympics was also a special moment in his career.
See also
In Spanish: Marino Alonso para niños
