Roberto Alcaide facts for kids
Alcaide García at the gala of the Royal Medal Order of Sports Merit 2015
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 22 March 1978 (age 47) Madrid, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Cycling |
Roberto Alcaide García is a talented cyclist from Spain. He was born on March 22, 1978, in Madrid. Roberto is a Paralympic athlete, meaning he competes in sports for people with disabilities. He is a C4/LC2 type cyclist, which describes his specific physical disability and how it affects his cycling.
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Roberto Alcaide's Paralympic Journey
Roberto Alcaide has represented Spain in several Paralympic Games. He has won multiple medals, showing his dedication and skill in cycling.
2004 Athens Paralympics
Roberto Alcaide competed in the 2004 Summer Paralympics held in Athens, Greece. He achieved great success there. He was the first cyclist to finish the Individual Pursuit track LC2 race. He also earned a silver medal, finishing second in the Combined Road LC2 race.
2008 Beijing Paralympics
Alcaide continued his success at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. He won another silver medal in the Individual Pursuit track LC2 race. He also secured a bronze medal by finishing third in the Road Trial LC2 race.
2012 London Paralympics
Roberto Alcaide also participated in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom. His continued presence at these major events shows his commitment to the sport.
Support for His Goals
In November 2013, Roberto Alcaide received an €8,000 scholarship. This support came from the Madrid Olympic Foundation. The scholarship helped him train and prepare for the 2016 Summer Paralympics.
External links
- Roberto Alcaide at the International Paralympic Committee
- Roberto Alcaide Garcia at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Alcaide para niños
