Ramón Cid facts for kids
Ramón Cid Pardo, born on August 15, 1954, in San Sebastián, Spain, is a famous retired Spanish athlete. He was a specialist in the triple jump, which is an exciting track and field event. In the triple jump, athletes take three big jumps in a row: a hop, a step, and then a jump into a sand pit. Ramón was one of the best triple jumpers from Spain during his time. His longest jump ever was 16.69 meters, which he achieved in October 1980 in Madrid.
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Ramón Cid Pardo: A Champion Jumper
Ramón Cid Pardo dedicated his career to the triple jump. This sport requires incredible strength, speed, and coordination. Athletes sprint down a runway, then perform a hop (landing on the same foot), a step (landing on the opposite foot), and finally a jump (landing in the sand). Ramón trained hard to master these movements.
Competing for Spain
Ramón proudly represented Spain in many important international competitions. He competed against top athletes from all over the world.
Olympic Dreams
Ramón had the amazing experience of competing in the Olympic Games twice.
- In 1976, he went to the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada.
- Then, in 1980, he competed again at the Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union.
Competing at the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete!
Other Big Competitions
Ramón also achieved great results in other major events:
- In 1973, he won a silver medal at the European Junior Championships in Duisburg, West Germany. This was a fantastic start to his career!
- He competed in several European Athletics Indoor Championships, finishing 6th in both 1978 (in Milan, Italy) and 1979 (in Vienna, Austria).
- At the Universiade in 1979, held in Mexico City, Mexico, he placed 4th. He made a very impressive jump of 16.71 meters there.
See also
In Spanish: Ramón Cid para niños
