Paquillo Fernández facts for kids
 Fernández at the 2007 World Championships |
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| Medal record | ||
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| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Spain |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Silver | 2004 Athens | 20 km walk |
| World Championships | ||
| Silver | 2003 Paris | 20 km walk |
| Silver | 2005 Helsinki | 20 km walk |
| Silver | 2007 Osaka | 20 km walk |
| World Race Walking Cup | ||
| Gold | 2006 A Coruña | 20 km walk |
| Gold | 2008 Cheboksary | 20 km walk |
| European Championships | ||
| Gold | 2002 Munich | 20 km walk |
| Gold | 2006 Gothenburg | 20 km walk |
| Bronze | 1998 Budapest | 20 km walk |
Francisco Javier Fernández Peláez (born on March 6, 1977) is a retired Spanish race walker. He is often known by his nickname, Paquillo Fernández. He was born in Guadix, a town in the Province of Granada, Andalusia. Paquillo was a top athlete, especially in the 20 km race walk event.
On July 27, 2008, he achieved a big milestone. He set a new 10-km race walk world record. This happened at the Spanish Championships. His amazing time was 37 minutes and 53.09 seconds.
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Paquillo's Amazing Career
Paquillo Fernández had a very successful career in race walking. He won many medals in important competitions around the world. He was known for his speed and skill in the 20-kilometer race walk.
Olympic Games Success
One of Paquillo's biggest achievements was at the Olympic Games. In 2004, he competed in the 20 km walk at the Athens Olympics. He won a silver medal, which is a fantastic accomplishment for any athlete. He also competed in the Olympics in 2000 and 2008.
World Championships Medals
Paquillo also had great success at the World Championships. These events bring together the best athletes from all over the globe. He won silver medals three times in the 20 km walk:
- In 2003, at the championships in Paris, France.
- In 2005, at the championships in Helsinki, Finland.
- In 2007, at the championships in Osaka, Japan.
European Championships Wins
He was also a dominant force in Europe. At the European Championships in Athletics, Paquillo won gold medals twice in the 20 km walk:
- In 2002, in Munich, Germany.
- In 2006, in Gothenburg, Sweden.
He also earned a bronze medal at the 1998 European Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
World Race Walking Cup Victories
Paquillo showed his strength in team events too. He won gold medals at the IAAF World Race Walking Cup twice:
- In 2006, in A Coruña, Spain.
- In 2008, in Cheboksary, Russia.
Other Notable Achievements
Paquillo's career started strong even when he was younger. In 1996, he won a gold medal at the World Junior Championships in Sydney, Australia. He also won a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in 2005, which took place in Almería, Spain.
Paquillo Fernández is remembered as one of Spain's most successful race walkers. He showed great dedication and skill throughout his career.
See also
In Spanish: Paquillo Fernández para niños
- 2002 Race Walking Year Ranking
- List of world records in athletics
