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, born on March 22, 1978, in Madrid, is a talented cyclist from Spain. He is a para-cyclist, meaning he competes in cycling events for athletes with physical disabilities. Roberto is classified as a C4/LC2 type cyclist. This classification helps ensure fair competitions for all athletes. He has won many medals for his country in the Paralympic Games.
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Roberto Alcaide: A Champion Cyclist
Roberto Alcaide García was born in Madrid, Spain. From a young age, he showed a strong spirit. He became a professional cyclist. Roberto competes in para-cycling, which is a special type of cycling. It is designed for athletes with different physical abilities.
His Paralympic Journey
Roberto Alcaide has represented Spain in several Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities. He has achieved great success, winning multiple medals.
2004 Summer Paralympics
Roberto competed in the 2004 Summer Paralympics held in Athens, Greece. He showed amazing skill and determination.
- He won a gold medal in the Individual Pursuit track LC2 race. This meant he was the fastest in his category.
- He also earned a silver medal in the Combined Road LC2 race. This was another great achievement.
2008 Summer Paralympics
He continued his success at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. Roberto once again proved himself as a top cyclist.
- He won a silver medal in the Individual Pursuit track LC2 race.
- He also secured a bronze medal in the Road Trial LC2 race.
2012 Summer Paralympics
Roberto also participated in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom. He continued to compete at the highest level.
Awards and Recognition
Roberto Alcaide's hard work and success have been recognized. In November 2013, he received an important scholarship. This scholarship was worth €8,000. It came from the Madrid Olympic Foundation. The money helped him prepare for the 2016 Summer Paralympics. This support showed how much his country valued his efforts.
