Miguel Luque Ávila facts for kids
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| Nationality |  Spain |
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| Born | 21 September 1976 Granollers, Barcelona, Spain |
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Miguel Luque Ávila is a famous Spanish swimmer. He was born on September 21, 1976, in Granollers, a city near Barcelona, Spain. Miguel is known for winning many medals in swimming competitions around the world.
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About Miguel Luque
Miguel Luque was born in Granollers, Barcelona. He has a physical disability, which means he competes in Paralympic swimming. In 2013, he received a special award called the Silver Royal Order of Sports Merit. This award recognizes his great achievements in sports.
Miguel's Swimming Career
Miguel Luque is an S5 swimmer. This classification helps group swimmers with similar physical abilities. Swimming is not just a sport for Miguel; it also helps him with his health. He is part of the Spanish Federation of Sports for the Physically Disabled (FEDDF).
Paralympic Games Achievements
Miguel has competed in many Paralympic Games, which are like the Olympics for athletes with disabilities.
- At the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, he won a gold medal in the 50 meter breaststroke (SB3 category).
- He won another gold medal in the same event at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens. He also earned a bronze medal in the 4x50 meter men's medley relay.
- In 2008, at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, he won a bronze medal in the 50 meter breaststroke.
- He continued his success at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, winning a silver medal in the 50 meter breaststroke.
- Miguel also won silver medals in the 50 meter breaststroke at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro and the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.
- Most recently, at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, he won a bronze medal in the 50 meter breaststroke.
World and European Championships
Miguel has also achieved great success at World and European Championships.
- He won gold medals in the 50 meter breaststroke at the World Championships in 2002, 2006, and 2010.
- In 2015, he won another gold medal at the World Championships in Glasgow.
- He earned silver medals at the World Championships in 2013, 2022, and 2023.
- At the European Championships, he won a gold medal in 2009. He also has silver and bronze medals from these championships.
Training and Competitions
Miguel often trains with the national team as part of the Paralympic High Performance Program. This program helps top athletes prepare for major competitions. He has competed in various events, including the Tenerife International Open and the Paralympic Swimming Championship of Spain.
In 2012, Miguel received a scholarship from the Plan ADO program, which supports Spanish athletes. After the 2012 London Paralympics, he thought about whether to continue training for future games. He noted that the level of competition keeps getting tougher, requiring even more dedication. Despite this, he has continued to compete and win medals, showing his amazing commitment to swimming.
See also
In Spanish: Miguel Luque para niños
