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Sebastián Martos

Martos at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Nationality	Spanish
Born	(1989-06-20) 20 June 1989 (age 36) 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 20 June 1989) is a Spanish athlete. He is best known for competing in the 3000 metres steeplechase. This race involves running 3000 meters while jumping over barriers and water obstacles. Sebastián has represented Spain in many big competitions. He has competed in World Championships and European Championships. He also won a silver medal at the 2013 Summer Universiade.

Sebastián's Athletic Journey

Sebastián Martos started his journey in athletics at a young age. He quickly became good at the steeplechase event. This race is tough because athletes must be fast and good at jumping.

Early Competitions and Success

Sebastián first competed on the world stage at the 2008 World Junior Championships in Athletics. He then took part in the European U23 Championships in 2009. In 2011, he won a gold medal at the 2011 European Athletics U23 Championships. This was a big win for him. He also finished fifth at the Universiade that same year.

Major Achievements and Medals

In 2013, Sebastián won a silver medal at the Universiade in Russia. This showed he was one of the top athletes. He also competed in the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. In 2014, he finished fourth at the 2014 European Athletics Championships. He continued to compete at the highest level. This included the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He also competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Notable Finishes in Championships

Sebastián has consistently performed well in major events. He finished fourth at the European Championships twice. These were in 2014 and 2016. He also reached the World Championships multiple times. His dedication has kept him competing for many years.

Competition Results Overview

Here is a summary of Sebastián Martos's results in major competitions:

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing  Spain
2008	World Junior Championships	Bydgoszcz, Poland	13th (h)	3000 m s'chase	8:57.85
2009	European U23 Championships	Kaunas, Lithuania	4th	3000 m s'chase	8:42.69
2011	European U23 Championships	Ostrava, Czech Republic	1st	3000 m s'chase	8:35.35
	Universiade	Shenzhen, China	5th	3000 m s'chase	8:44.44
2013	Universiade	Kazan, Russia	2nd	3000 m s'chase	8:37.94
	World Championships	Moscow, Russia	25th (h)	3000 m s'chase	8:32.63
2014	European Championships	Zürich, Switzerland	4th	3000 m s'chase	8:30.08
2015	World Championships	Beijing, China	26th (h)	3000 m s'chase	8:50.20
2016	European Championships	Amsterdam, Netherlands	4th	3000 m s'chase	8:31.93
	Olympic Games	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	17th (h)	3000 m s'chase	8:28.44
2017	World Championships	London, United Kingdom	42nd (h)	3000 m s'chase	8:51.57
2018	European Championships	Berlin, Germany	14th	3000 m s'chase	8:46.76
2021	Olympic Games	Tokyo, Japan	23rd (h)	3000 m s'chase	8:23.07
2022	World Championships	Eugene, United States	14th	3000 m s'chase	8:36.66
	European Championships	Munich, Germany	6th	3000 m s'chase	8:26.68

Sebastián's Best Times

Athletes always try to beat their own best times. These are called "personal bests." They show how fast an athlete has run in different races.

Outdoor Personal Bests

• 1500 metres – 3 minutes, 43.45 seconds (Castellón 2011)
• 3000 metres steeplechase – 8 minutes, 16.46 seconds (La Nucia 2022)

Indoor Personal Bests

• 1500 metres – 3 minutes, 44.11 seconds (Madrid 2017)
• 3000 metres – 7 minutes, 50.68 seconds (Madrid 2022)

See also

In Spanish: Sebastián Martos para niños