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Pablo Corral
Personal information
Nationality  Spain
Born (1972-01-25) 25 January 1972 (age 54)
A Coruña, Spain
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Men's para swimming
Representing  Spain
Paralympic Games
Silver 1988 Seoul 100 m backstroke B2
Silver 1992 Barcelona 50 m freestyle B2
Silver 1996 Atlanta 50 m freestyle B2

Pablo Corral Embade is a talented swimmer from Spain. He was born on January 25, 1972, in A Coruña. Pablo is a Paralympic athlete who has competed in several Paralympic Games. He has won multiple silver medals for his country in swimming events.

Early Life and Background

Pablo Corral Embade was born in A Coruña, a city in Spain. From a young age, he showed a strong interest in sports. He developed a special talent for swimming. Pablo has a vision impairment, which means he cannot see as well as most people. This is why he competes in para swimming events.

What is Para Swimming?

Para swimming is a sport for athletes with disabilities. It follows rules similar to regular swimming. However, swimmers are grouped into different categories based on their disability. This makes sure the competition is fair for everyone. Pablo competed in the B2 and S12 categories. These categories are for swimmers with certain levels of vision impairment.

Paralympic Swimming Career

Pablo Corral Embade became a well-known para swimmer for Spain. He trained hard to compete at the highest level. His dedication led him to participate in several Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities.

Competing at the Paralympics

Pablo's first big success came at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. He earned a silver medal in the 100 meter backstroke B2 event. This was a fantastic achievement for the young swimmer. It showed his skill and determination on the world stage.

More Medals for Spain

Pablo continued his success at the 1992 Summer Paralympics held in Barcelona, Spain. Competing in his home country, he won another silver medal. This time, it was in the 50 meter freestyle B2 event. He then went on to compete at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA. There, he again secured a silver medal in the 50 meter freestyle B2. These three silver medals highlight his consistent performance. They also show his lasting impact in the sport of para swimming.

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