Mario Pestano facts for kids
Mario Pestano in 2010.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 8 April 1978 |
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 120 kg (265 lb) |
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| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Discus |
| Updated on 12 August 2012. | |
Mario Pestano García (born April 8, 1978, in Tenerife, Spain) is a Spanish athlete who used to compete in the discus throw. He is known for his powerful throws and long career in the sport. His best throw ever was 69.50 meters, which he achieved in 2008 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Mario Pestano is now retired from professional athletics.
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Mario Pestano's Sports Journey
Mario Pestano had a long and successful career as a discus thrower. He represented Spain in many important competitions around the world. He competed in the Olympic Games and World Championships multiple times.
Early Career and First Medals
Mario started competing at a young age. In 1999, he won a bronze medal at the European U23 Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. This was one of his first big achievements. Two years later, in 2001, he earned another bronze medal at the Mediterranean Games held in Tunisia.
Winning Gold Medals
Mario Pestano achieved several gold medals during his career.
- In 2004, he won gold at the Ibero-American Championships in Huelva, Spain.
- Later that same year, he took home another gold at the World Athletics Final in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
- He continued his success in 2005, winning gold again at the Mediterranean Games in Almería, Spain.
- His last gold medal came in 2010 at the Ibero-American Championships in San Fernando, Spain.
Olympic and World Championship Appearances
Mario Pestano competed in the Olympic Games three times:
- He participated in the 2004 Athens Olympics.
- He also competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- His final Olympic appearance was at the 2012 London Olympics.
He also represented Spain at many World Championships in Athletics. He often reached the finals, showing he was one of the top discus throwers in the world.
Other Notable Achievements
Besides his gold and bronze medals, Mario also won a silver medal in 2010 at the 2010 European Cup Winter Throwing in France. He consistently placed high in major European Championships, often finishing in the top six. His long career shows his dedication and skill in the discus throw.
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Mario Pestano in 2010.
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