Mireia Riera Casanovas facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | Lloret de Mar, Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S7) | ||||||||||||||||
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Mireia Riera Casanovas is a talented swimmer from Spain. She was born in Lloret de Mar, a town near Barcelona. Mireia is known for her amazing achievements in swimming.
Mireia has a condition called cerebral palsy. This condition affects how her body moves. Despite this, she became a successful athlete. She competes in the S7 category for swimmers. This category is for athletes with certain physical impairments.
Mireia's Paralympic Journey
Mireia Riera Casanovas showed her skills at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. These games were held in Atlanta, USA. The Paralympics are a huge international sports event. They are for athletes with disabilities.
Medals at the 1996 Games
At the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, Mireia won two important medals:
- She earned a silver medal in the 100-meter freestyle race. This means she was the second-fastest swimmer in her category.
- She also won a bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle race. This placed her third in that event.
These medals were a big achievement for Mireia and for Spain. They showed her dedication and hard work in the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Mireia Riera para niños
