Roberto Aláiz facts for kids
Roberto Aláiz at the 2022 European Championships
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 20 July 1990 León, Spain |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 3000 m steeplechase, 5000 m |
| Club | C.D. Nike Running |
| Coached by | José Enrique Villacorta |
| Updated on 29 August 2015. | |
Roberto Aláiz Villacorta is a talented Spanish long-distance runner. He was born on July 20, 1990, in León. Roberto is known for competing in challenging races like the 3000 metres steeplechase and the 5000 metres. He has represented Spain in major international events.
Roberto has competed in the World Championships in Athletics, which are big global competitions. He took part in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2013 World Championships. He also competed in the same event at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing.
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Roberto's Running Journey
Roberto Aláiz has competed in many important races throughout his career. He has represented his home country, Spain, in various championships. These events include European Championships and World Championships.
Early Competitions and Achievements
Roberto started competing in major events when he was younger. In 2009, he participated in the European Junior Championships. He finished 12th in the 3000 metres steeplechase. This was an important step in his running career.
Two years later, in 2011, he competed in the European U23 Championships. He ran in the 5000 metres race. Roberto achieved a good result, finishing 5th in this event.
Major Championships and Results
In 2013, Roberto had a very busy year. He competed in the European Indoor Championships, finishing 7th in the 3000 metres. He also took part in the Mediterranean Games. There, he placed 8th in the 3000 metres steeplechase. Later that year, he ran in the World Championships in Moscow. He competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase, finishing 26th in the heats.
Roberto continued to compete at a high level in 2014. He participated in the European Championships in Zurich. He achieved a strong 5th place in the 5000 metres race. He also ran in the European Cross Country Championships. In this 10 km race, he finished 13th.
In 2015, Roberto returned to the World Championships in Beijing. He competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase again. Unfortunately, he did not finish the race that time. Later in 2015, he ran in the European Cross Country Championships. He finished 7th in the 10 km race.
More recently, in 2022, Roberto competed in the European Championships in Munich. He ran in the 10,000 metres race. He finished 14th, showing his continued dedication to long-distance running.
Roberto's Fastest Times
Athletes often have "personal bests," which are their fastest times in different races. These times show how fast they can run. Roberto Aláiz has set impressive personal bests in various events.
Outdoor Personal Bests
- 1500 metres: 3 minutes, 43.26 seconds (set in Madrid in 2014)
- 3000 metres: 7 minutes, 48.82 seconds (set in Los Corrales de Buelna in 2015)
- 5000 metres: 14 minutes, 11.47 seconds (set in Zürich in 2014)
- 10,000 metres: 28 minutes, 27.76 seconds (set in Lisbon in 2014)
- 3000 metres steeplechase: 8 minutes, 19.85 seconds (set in Eugene in 2015)
Indoor Personal Bests
- 1500 metres: 3 minutes, 45.67 seconds (set in Oviedo in 2013)
- 3000 metres: 7 minutes, 51.5 seconds (set in Valencia in 2015)
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Aláiz para niños
