María Vasco facts for kids
María Vasco (on the right) in Osaka, 2007
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| Born | December 26, 1975 Viladecans, Catalonia, Spain |
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| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 47 kg (104 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 20km race walk | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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María del Monte Vasco Pes Gallardo (born December 26, 1975) is a famous Spanish race walker. She is known for winning important medals in major international competitions. María Vasco made history as the first Spanish woman to win an Olympic medal in athletics.
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María Vasco's Amazing Race Walking Career
María Vasco has had a long and successful career in race walking. She competed in many big events around the world. Her dedication and hard work helped her achieve great things in the sport.
Olympic Games Success
María Vasco competed in five Olympic Games, which is a huge achievement!
- At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, she won a bronze medal in the 20-kilometer race walk. This was a very special moment for Spanish athletics.
- She also placed well in other Olympics. At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, she finished 7th.
- In Beijing, China, she improved to 5th place.
- Her last Olympic appearance was at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, where she finished 10th.
World Championships Achievements
María Vasco also shined at the World Championships in Athletics. These events bring together the best athletes from around the globe.
- She won another bronze medal at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan. This showed her consistent performance at the highest level.
- She also had strong finishes in other World Championships. For example, she was 5th in Edmonton, Canada.
- In Helsinki, Finland, she finished 4th, just missing another medal.
Other Major Wins and Medals
Besides the Olympics and World Championships, María Vasco won medals in other important races.
- She earned a gold medal at the 2010 IAAF World Race Walking Cup in Chihuahua, Mexico. This was a fantastic win for her.
- She also won a bronze medal at the 2004 IAAF World Race Walking Cup in Naumburg, Germany.
- At the 2009 European Race Walking Cup in Metz, France, she won a gold medal.
- She also won silver medals at the 1997 European Athletics U23 Championships and the 2005 Mediterranean Games.
María Vasco's career shows what can be achieved with talent and perseverance. She is a true inspiration in the world of athletics.
See also
In Spanish: María Vasco para niños
