Santiago Pesquera Blanco facts for kids
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Santiago Pesquera Blanco is a talented boccia player from Spain. He was born on April 21, 1973, in La Rioja. Boccia is a sport similar to bowls or pétanque, played by athletes with disabilities. Santiago has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and coordination. He competes in the BC3 category, which means he uses a ramp or an assistant to help him throw the ball. Besides boccia, he also enjoys wheelchair track and field.
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Early Life and Sport
Santiago started playing sports when he was 17 years old. He also works with computers, which is his job. His dedication to sports led him to become a successful boccia player.
Paralympic Achievements
Santiago Pesquera Blanco has competed in several Paralympic Games, showing great skill and determination.
Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000
He first competed in boccia at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta. He then went on to compete at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. In Sydney, he earned a silver medal in the BC3 two-person event.
Athens 2004 Success
At the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece, Santiago continued his success. He won two silver medals. One was in the BC3 two-person event, and the other was in the BC3 one-person event.
Beijing 2008 Gold
Santiago achieved a major milestone at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. He won a gold medal in the BC3 one-person event. This was a fantastic achievement for him and for Spain. In April 2008, he was one of four athletes from Navarre considered for the Beijing Paralympics.
See also
In Spanish: Santiago Pesquera para niños
