Samuel García (sprinter) facts for kids
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García in 2017
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 4 December 1991 Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain |
| Height | 196 cm |
| Weight | 90 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 metres |
| Club | Santa Cruz de La Palma |
| Coached by | Álex Codina |
Samuel García Cabrera (born December 4, 1991) is a Spanish athlete who specializes in the 400 metres race. This is a running event where athletes sprint one full lap around a standard outdoor track. Samuel is known for his speed and skill in this challenging event.
He has represented his home country, Spain, in many big competitions around the world. One of his proudest moments was winning a bronze medal at the 2018 European Athletics Championships. He also competed in the 4 × 400 metres relay, which is a team race where four runners each complete 400 meters.
Samuel's fastest time in the 400 metres outdoors is 45.00 seconds. He achieved this in Monachil, Spain, on July 7, 2017. Indoors, his best time is 46.35 seconds, set in Salamanca in 2017.
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Samuel's Journey in Athletics
Samuel García has competed in many important international events. These competitions bring together the best athletes from different countries. He has shown great dedication and talent throughout his career.
Early Competitions
Samuel started competing in junior championships. These are events for younger athletes.
- In 2009, he ran in the European Junior Championships.
- In 2010, he took part in the World Junior Championships in Canada.
- By 2011, he was competing in the European U23 Championships. These are for athletes under 23 years old.
Major Championships and Achievements
Samuel has competed at the highest levels of athletics. He has represented Spain at both World and European Championships.
World Championships
- In 2013, he competed in the World Championships in Moscow. He was part of the 4 × 400 m relay team.
- He also ran in the World Championships in London in 2017. His relay team finished in a strong 5th place.
- In 2019, he competed in the World Championships in Doha.
- In 2023, he was part of the relay team at the World Championships in Budapest.
European Championships
Samuel has had several notable performances at the European Championships.
- At the 2014 European Championships in Zürich, he finished 7th in the individual 400 metres race. This was his best individual result at a major championship so far.
- In 2018, at the European Championships in Berlin, he won a bronze medal with the 4 × 400 m relay team. This was a fantastic achievement for him and his team.
- In 2022, his 4 × 400 m relay team finished 4th at the European Championships in Munich.
Olympic Games
- Samuel also had the honor of competing at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He was part of the mixed 4 × 400 m relay team. This is a special race where both male and female athletes run together.
Other Notable Races
- He has competed in several World Indoor Championships. These events take place on indoor tracks.
- He also participated in the IAAF World Relays, which focus specifically on relay races.
- In 2022, he won a silver medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the Ibero-American Championships in Spain.
Samuel García continues to be a dedicated athlete, representing Spain in the exciting world of track and field.
