Sandra Gómez Pérez facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 May 1986 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S12) | ||||||||||||||||
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Sandra Gómez Pérez is an amazing swimmer from Spain. She was born on May 22, 1986, in Pamplona, a city in Navarra. Sandra is a vision-impaired athlete, meaning she has some difficulty seeing. She has competed in the Paralympic Games, showing incredible skill and determination in the pool.
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Sandra's Paralympic Journey
Sandra Gómez Pérez is well-known for her success at the Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities. She has proudly represented Spain on the world stage.
Gold Medal in Athens 2004
Sandra achieved a huge victory at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. She won a gold medal in the Women's SB12 100 meter breaststroke race. This was a fantastic accomplishment, showing her hard work paid off.
Silver Medal in Beijing 2008
Four years later, Sandra continued her success at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. She earned a silver medal in the same event, the Women's SB12 100 meter breaststroke. Winning two medals at the Paralympics is a truly special achievement.
Preparing for Big Competitions
Athletes like Sandra train very hard for major events. In 2007, she competed at the IDM German Open, which is an important swimming competition. This helped her prepare for the challenges of the Paralympic Games. In April 2008, Sandra was one of four women from Navarre considered for the Beijing Paralympics team. This showed she was one of the top swimmers in her region.
More About Sandra
- Sandra is a B2/S12 classification swimmer. This classification helps group athletes with similar levels of vision impairment for fair competition.
- Her dedication to swimming has made her an inspiring figure for many young athletes.
See also
In Spanish: Sandra Gómez Pérez para niños
