Saleta Castro facts for kids
Saleta Castro Nogueira was born on November 3, 1987, in Pontevedra, Spain. She is a professional triathlete from Galicia, Spain. Saleta became a national champion in 2010. She won titles in both the Under 23 (U23) Olympic Distance triathlon and the Elite Long Distance triathlon.
Saleta started competing in big triathlon events when she was just 15 years old. In 2003, she finished fifth with her team at a European championship in Győr.
In 2009, Saleta Castro was ranked number one among elite triathletes in Spain. This was impressive because she only competed in three out of ten events that year. She also earned second place at the Galician U23 Championships and third place at the Elite Championships. The next year, in 2010, she was ranked third in Spain's elite group. She also won a gold medal at the Galician Elite Championships.
Saleta Castro represents a club called Cidade de Lugo Fluvial from Galicia. She trains at CGTD with other Spanish triathletes. Some of her training partners include Aida Valiño, Oscar Vicente, and Jesus Gomar.
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Saleta's Triathlon Journey
Saleta Castro has competed in many important triathlon events around the world. These events are organized by the International Triathlon Union (ITU). Here are some highlights from her career:
Early Competitions
Saleta started competing in European Cups and Championships when she was a junior.
- In 2005, she placed 20th at the European Championship for Junior Women.
- In 2006, she competed in several European Cups, finishing 12th in Alexandroupoli.
Notable Achievements
Saleta achieved some great results as she continued to compete.
- In 2008, she earned a bronze medal, finishing 3rd, at the Duathlon European Championships for U23 athletes in Serres.
- Later in 2008, she won the African Cup in Mombasa, taking first place!
- In 2009, she placed 7th at the Duathlon European Championships for U23 athletes in Budapest. She also had top 10 finishes in European Cup races in Athlone and Varna.
- In 2010, Saleta finished 3rd at a Long Distance Triathlon World Series Event in Ibiza. This was a big achievement in long-distance racing.
Focus on Long Distance
After 2010, Saleta began to focus more on long-distance triathlons. These races are much longer than the Olympic distance. She was recognized as one of Spain's top long-distance triathletes. In 2011, she competed in the Cross Triathlon World Championships in Extremadura, finishing 18th.
Saleta Castro has shown great dedication and skill throughout her triathlon career.
See also
In Spanish: Saleta Castro para niños
