Mark Ujakpor facts for kids
Mark Ujakpor in 2018
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality |  Spain |
| Born | 18 January 1987 Ceuta, Spain |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 metres |
| Club | Track Cross Road Team (TCR Team) |
Sidney Mark Ujakpor Sánchez is a Spanish athlete who was born on January 18, 1987, in Spain. He is known for running in races like the 400 metres and 400 metres hurdles. These are sprint races where athletes run a full lap around the track, with hurdles in the way for the hurdles event.
Mark's coach is David López Capapé. David used to be a 400 metres hurdler himself. Mark's father is from Nigeria, and his mother is Spanish.
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Mark Ujakpor's Athletics Journey
Mark Ujakpor has competed in many important athletics events around the world. He has represented Spain in various championships. His hard work and dedication have led him to achieve several medals.
Early Competitions and Growth
Mark started competing in major events when he was younger. In 2005, he took part in the European Junior Championships. He continued to improve his skills in the 400 metres race.
Winning Medals for Spain
Mark has won several medals during his career. One of his biggest achievements was winning a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in 2009. He was part of the 4 × 400 metres relay team that finished first.
He also earned a silver medal at the Mediterranean Games in 2018. This was also with the 4 × 400 metres relay team.
In 2016, Mark won a bronze medal at the Ibero-American Championships. This time, he competed in the 400 metres hurdles event. He also secured another bronze medal at the European Championships in 2018 with the 4 × 400 metres relay team.
Competing on the World Stage
Mark has also competed in World Indoor Championships. These events take place indoors on a smaller track. He has shown his speed and teamwork in these competitions.
Mark Ujakpor's Best Times
Athletes always try to run their fastest times, which are called "personal bests." Here are Mark Ujakpor's best times in his main events:
Outdoor Personal Bests
- 400 metres – 46.15 seconds (set in Madrid in 2014)
- 400 metres hurdles – 49.65 seconds (set in Rio de Janeiro in 2016)
Indoor Personal Bests
- 400 metres – 46.49 seconds (set in Sabadell in 2012)
References
- Mark Ujakpor at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Mark Ujakpor para niños
