María Belén Toimil facts for kids
María Belén Toimil Fernández, born on May 5, 1994, is a talented athlete from Spain. She is best known for her skills in the shot put, which is an event where athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as they can. Belén has represented her country in many big competitions around the world.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 5 May 1994 Mugardos, Spain |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Shot put |
| Club | Playas de Castellon |
| Coached by | Carlos Burón |
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What is Shot Put?
Shot put is a sport where athletes throw a heavy ball, called a "shot," as far as they can. The goal is to throw it farther than anyone else. It takes a lot of strength and technique to do well in this event.
Records She Holds
María Belén Toimil holds the Spanish records for the shot put. This means she has thrown the shot farther than any other Spanish woman in history!
- Outdoor Record: She threw 18.80 meters (about 61 feet and 8 inches) in Castellón in 2021.
- Indoor Record: She threw 18.64 meters (about 61 feet and 2 inches) indoors in Toruń, Poland, also in 2021.
She also has a personal best in the discus throw of 50.42 meters, which she achieved in León in 2013.
Her Journey in Athletics
Belén Toimil has competed in many important events since she was young.
Early Competitions
In 2011, she competed in the World Youth Championships. The next year, in 2012, she was at the World Junior Championships in Barcelona. She continued to improve, placing 4th in shot put at the European Junior Championships in 2013.
Major Achievements
Belén has won medals and achieved high rankings in many international competitions:
- In 2016, she won a gold medal at the Mediterranean U23 Championships in Tunisia.
- She competed in the World Championships in London in 2017.
- In 2021, she reached the finals at the European Indoor Championships, finishing 7th.
- She also represented Spain at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021.
- In 2022, she earned a silver medal at the Ibero-American Championships held in Spain.
- She competed in the World Championships in the United States and the European Championships in Germany in 2022.
- Most recently, in 2024, she achieved a fantastic 5th place at the European Championships in Rome, Italy. She also competed in the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.
External Links
- María Belén Toimil at RFEA
- María Belén Toimil at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
See also
In Spanish: Belén Toimil para niños
