Saúl Ordóñez facts for kids

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Saúl Ordóñez

Ordóñez in 2018
Personal information
Nationality	Spanish
Born	(1994-04-10) 10 April 1994 (age 31) Ponferrada, Spain
Height	1.78 m
Weight	63 kg
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	800 metres
Club	At. Salamanca (2012–2015) New Balance Team (2016–)
Coached by	Uriel Reguero
Medal record World Indoor Championships Bronze 2018 Birmingham 800 m

Saúl Ordóñez Gavela (born on April 10, 1994) is a talented Spanish middle-distance runner. He is best known for competing in the 800 metres race. Saúl has achieved great success in his career, including winning a bronze medal at the 2018 World Indoor Championships. He also holds the Spanish national record for the 800 metres, which is a very impressive achievement!

Saúl Ordóñez's Running Journey

Saúl Ordóñez started his journey in athletics at a young age. He quickly showed his talent in middle-distance running, especially in the 800 metres. This race requires both speed and endurance, making it very exciting to watch.

Early Achievements and Medals

Saúl has won several important medals throughout his career. One of his first big successes was winning a silver medal at the 2015 European U23 Championships. This event is for athletes under 23 years old.

In 2016, he competed in the Mediterranean U23 Championships. There, he won a bronze medal in the 800 metres. He also helped his team win a silver medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay race.

World Stage Success

Saúl's biggest achievement came in 2018 at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He earned a bronze medal in the 800 metres, showing he could compete with the best runners in the world.

Later that year, he also won a gold medal at the European Cross Country Championships. This was for the 4 x 1.5 km mixed relay, where male and female runners team up.

Saúl has also represented Spain at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. He continues to compete at a high level in major championships around the world.

Saúl's Fastest Running Times

Athletes often track their "personal bests," which are their fastest times in different races. Saúl Ordóñez has set some incredible personal bests, especially in the 800 metres.

Outdoor Races

• 400 metres – 48.74 seconds (set in Palencia in 2015)
• 800 metres – 1 minute, 43.65 seconds (set in Monaco in 2018). This is his NR (National Record) for Spain!
• 1500 metres – 3 minutes, 34.98 seconds (set in Castellón in 2020)
• 3000 metres – 8 minutes, 30.48 seconds (set in Valladolid in 2013)

Indoor Races

• 800 metres – 1 minute, 45.88 seconds (set in Madrid in 2023)
• 1500 metres – 3 minutes, 37.99 seconds (set in Liévin in 2022)
• Mile – 3 minutes, 55.27 seconds (set in New York in 2022)
• 3000 metres – 8 minutes, 07.37 seconds (set in Antequera in 2015)

Images for kids

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  Saúl Ordóñez competing in 2018.

See also

In Spanish: Saúl Ordóñez para niños