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 was born on January 18, 1987, in Spain. He is a Spanish athlete who runs in races like the 400 metres and 400 metres hurdles. These are sprint races where athletes run around a track. In the hurdles race, they also jump over obstacles.
Mark's coach is David López Capapé. David used to be a 400 metres hurdler himself. Mark has a father from Nigeria and a mother from Spain.
Mark Ujakpor's Athletic Journey
Mark Ujakpor has competed in many important athletics events around the world. He has represented Spain in various championships. His hard work has earned him several medals.
Mark's Medal Wins
Mark has won medals at big international competitions:
- In 2009, he won a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in Italy. This was for the 4 × 400 metres relay race. A relay race is where a team of runners each run a part of the total distance.
- In 2016, he earned a bronze medal at the Ibero-American Championships in Brazil. This medal was for the 400 metres hurdles event.
- In 2018, Mark won a silver medal at the Mediterranean Games in Spain. This was again for the 4 × 400 metres relay.
- Later in 2018, he secured another bronze medal at the European Championships in Germany. This was also in the 4 × 400 metres relay.
Mark's Best Times
Athletes always try to run faster and set their "personal bests." These are the fastest times they have ever achieved in a race.
Outdoor Races
- 400 metres: Mark's fastest time is 46.15 seconds. He achieved this in Madrid in 2014.
- 400 metres hurdles: His best time is 49.65 seconds. He set this record in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Indoor Races
- 400 metres: Mark's fastest indoor time is 46.49 seconds. He ran this in Sabadell in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Mark Ujakpor para niños
