Sebastián Martos facts for kids
Martos at the 2016 Olympics
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 20 June 1989 Huelma, Jaén, Spain |
| Education | University of León |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 3000 m steeplechase |
| Club | C.D. Nike Running |
| Coached by | José Enrique Villacorta |
Sebastián Martos Roa (born on June 20, 1989) is a talented Spanish athlete. He is best known for competing in the 3000 metres steeplechase, which is a running race with hurdles and water jumps. Sebastián has represented Spain in many big competitions around the world.
He has competed in the World Championships in Athletics multiple times. He also achieved a great fourth-place finish at the European Athletics Championships in 2014. In 2013, he won a silver medal at the Summer Universiade, which is a major sports event for university athletes. Sebastián also took part in the Olympic Games in 2016 and 2020 (held in 2021).
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Sebastián's Athletic Journey
Sebastián Martos has had an exciting career in athletics, competing against some of the best runners globally. He has shown great skill and determination in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Early Career and First Medals
Sebastián started competing internationally when he was younger. In 2008, he took part in the World Junior Championships in Athletics. A year later, he finished fourth at the European Athletics U23 Championships.
His first big win came in 2011 at the European Athletics U23 Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. He won the gold medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase, showing he was a rising star. Later that year, he placed fifth at the Summer Universiade in China.
Major Competitions and Achievements
In 2013, Sebastián continued his success by winning a silver medal at the Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia. This was another important achievement for him. He also competed in the World Championships in Athletics in Moscow that year.
He had a strong performance at the 2014 European Athletics Championships in Zürich, Switzerland, where he finished in an impressive fourth place. He also competed in the World Championships in Athletics again in 2015.
Olympic Games and Recent Races
Sebastián represented Spain at the 2016 European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam, where he again finished fourth. Later in 2016, he made his Olympic debut at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Competing in the 3000 metres steeplechase, he gained valuable experience on the world's biggest stage.
He continued to compete at the highest level, including the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London. In 2018, he participated in the European Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Sebastián also competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan, in 2021. More recently, in 2022, he took part in the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, United States, and the 2022 European Athletics Championships in Munich, Germany, where he finished sixth.
Personal Best Times
Athletes always aim to run their fastest times, known as personal bests. Here are Sebastián Martos's best times in different races:
Outdoor Races
- 1500 metres – 3 minutes, 43.45 seconds (set in Castellón in 2011)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 8 minutes, 16.46 seconds (set in La Nucia in 2022)
Indoor Races
- 1500 metres – 3 minutes, 44.11 seconds (set in Madrid in 2017)
- 3000 metres – 7 minutes, 50.68 seconds (set in Madrid in 2022)
See also
In Spanish: Sebastián Martos para niños
