Mikel Odriozola facts for kids
Odriozola at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 25, 1973 |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
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| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 50km Race Walk |
Mikel Odriozola Domínguez is a Spanish athlete known for his skills in race walking. He was born on May 25, 1973, in Errenteria, a town in Guipúzcoa, Spain. Race walking is a unique sport where athletes walk long distances, always making sure one foot stays on the ground. Mikel has competed in many important events around the world, representing Spain.
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Mikel's Race Walking Career
Mikel Odriozola has had a long and successful career in race walking, especially in the 50-kilometer event. He has competed against some of the best athletes from different countries. His dedication to the sport has led him to participate in major championships and even the Olympic Games.
Early Competitions and European Success
Mikel started competing in big events in the late 1990s. In 1998, he achieved a great result at the European Championships in Budapest, Hungary, where he finished 4th in the 50 km race. This showed he was becoming one of Europe's top race walkers.
In 2001, Mikel helped his team win a silver medal at the European Race Walking Cup in Slovakia. This was a team event where the scores of several athletes were combined.
World Championships and Olympic Games
Mikel has represented Spain many times at the World Championships in Athletics, which is one of the biggest events in the sport. He competed in the 50 km race walk at these championships in 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2011. His best finish was 6th place at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan.
He also had the amazing opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games three times. He participated in the 50 km race walk at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and the 2012 London Olympics. Competing in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete.
Later Career and Continued Participation
Even in his later career, Mikel continued to compete at a high level. In 2006, he placed 5th at the European Championships in Sweden and 4th at the World Race Walking Cup in Spain.
In 2009, he again helped his team win a silver medal at the European Race Walking Cup. He continued to compete in major international races until 2014, showing his lasting passion for race walking.
