Miguel Ángel Clemente facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 19 December 1969 (age 55) Murcia, Spain |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Cycling |
Miguel Ángel Clemente Solano is a talented cyclist from Spain. He was born on December 19, 1969, in the city of Murcia. Miguel Ángel is well-known for his achievements in Paralympic cycling.
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About Miguel Ángel Clemente
Miguel Ángel has a vision impairment. This means he cannot see as clearly as others. Despite this, he has become a successful athlete. In 2013, he received a special award. It was called the bronze Real Orden al Mérito Deportivo. This award is like a medal of honor for great athletes in Spain.
Paralympic Cycling Career
Miguel Ángel Clemente is a Paralympic athlete. The Paralympic Games are a major international sports event. Athletes with disabilities compete in these games.
Competing in the Paralympics
Miguel Ángel competed in cycling at the 2004 Summer Paralympics. These games were held in Athens, Greece. He also took part in the 2012 Summer Paralympics. These games happened in London, England.
Winning a Medal
At the 2012 London Paralympics, Miguel Ángel won a bronze medal. This was a fantastic achievement! He earned it in the men's visually impaired team pursuit race. In this race, visually impaired cyclists ride with a guide. His guide cyclist was Diego Javier Muñoz. They worked together as a team to win their medal.
External links
- Miguel Angel Clemente at the International Paralympic Committee
- Miguel Angel Clemente Solano at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Miguel Ángel Clemente para niños
