Pablo Saavedra Reinado facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | January 29, 1975 Pontevedra |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pablo Saavedra Reinado is a talented swimmer from Spain. He was born on January 29, 1975, in Pontevedra. Pablo is known for competing in Para-swimming, which is swimming for athletes with physical disabilities.
He competes in the S9 classification. This means he has a specific level of physical ability that allows him to compete fairly against other swimmers in the same category. Pablo has represented Spain in several major swimming competitions.
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Pablo's Paralympic Journey
Pablo Saavedra has proudly represented Spain at the Paralympic Games. These are major international multi-sport events for athletes with disabilities. They are similar to the Olympic Games.
Atlanta 1996 Paralympics
Pablo competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics held in Atlanta, USA. This was a very special event for him. He achieved a great success there.
He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay race. This was in the S7-10 category. A relay race means a team of swimmers work together. Each swimmer swims a part of the total distance.
Other Paralympic Appearances
Pablo also took part in other Paralympic Games. He competed at the 1992 Summer Paralympics and the 2000 Summer Paralympics. While he did not win medals at these Games, just competing at this high level is a huge achievement. It shows his dedication and skill in swimming.
World Championship Success
Besides the Paralympics, Pablo Saavedra has also competed in the World Para Swimming Championships. These championships bring together the best para-swimmers from around the globe.
Christchurch 1998 Championships
In 1998, Pablo competed at the World Championships in Christchurch. He had a very successful time there. He won multiple medals, showing his strength in different swimming styles.
- He earned a silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle open relay.
- He also won a bronze medal in the 50m freestyle S9 event.
- Another bronze medal came in the 100m freestyle S9 race.
- He secured a fourth bronze medal in the 100m butterfly S9 event.
These medals highlight Pablo's versatility as a swimmer. He was strong in both freestyle and butterfly strokes. His achievements at the World Championships cemented his place as a top para-swimmer.
See also
In Spanish: Pablo Saavedra para niños
