Raúl Chapado facts for kids
Raúl Chapado is a well-known Spanish athlete who used to compete in the triple jump. He was born on May 4, 1970, in Ávila. The triple jump is an event where athletes hop, step, and then jump as far as they can.
Raúl Chapado was very good at this sport. His best outdoor jump was 16.83 meters, which he achieved in August 1997. He was even better indoors, with a personal best of 16.87 meters. This amazing jump was a national record for Spain at that time!
After his career as an athlete, Raúl Chapado continued to be involved in sports. He is now the president of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation, which is the main organization for athletics in Spain.
Raúl Chapado's Sports Achievements
Raúl Chapado competed for Spain in many important athletics events around the world. Here are some of his notable achievements:
- 1997 World Championships: He competed in the World Championships held in Athens, Greece. He jumped 16.80 meters.
- 1998 European Indoor Championships: In Valencia, Spain, he finished 5th with a jump of 16.87 meters. This was his national indoor record.
- 1998 Ibero-American Championships: He won a bronze medal in Lisbon, Portugal, with a jump of 16.41 meters.
- 2000 Olympic Games: He represented Spain at the Sydney Olympic Games.
- 2001 Mediterranean Games: He won another bronze medal in Radès, Tunisia, with a jump of 16.41 meters.
External links
- Raúl Chapado at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Raúl Chapado para niños
