Sergio Fernández (hurdler) facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||
| Born | 1 April 1993 Barañáin, Spain |
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| Height | 1.90 m | |||||||
| Weight | 72 kg | |||||||
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Track and field | |||||||
| Club | Grupompleo Pamplona Atlético | |||||||
| Coached by | Jesús Álvarez | |||||||
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Sergio Fernández Roda (born on April 1, 1993) is a Spanish athlete. He competes in track and field events, especially the 400 metres hurdles. This is a race where runners jump over barriers called hurdles.
Sergio became well-known when he won a silver medal at the 2016 European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Later that same year, he ran for Spain at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He set a new national record for Spain in the semifinals, but just missed out on reaching the final race.
Before these big events, Sergio also represented his country in other important competitions. These included the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics, the 2014 European Athletics Championships, and the 2015 European Athletics U23 Championships.
Sergio's Major Achievements
Sergio Fernández has competed in many important races around the world. Here are some of his best results:
- 2014 Mediterranean U23 Championship (Aubagne, France): He won a bronze medal in the 400 metres hurdles.
- 2016 European Championships (Amsterdam, Netherlands): He earned a silver medal in the 400 metres hurdles. This was a big achievement for him!
- 2016 Olympic Games (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil): Sergio reached the semifinals of the 400 metres hurdles. He set a new Spanish national record with a time of 48.87 seconds.
- 2018 European Championships (Berlin, Germany): He finished 7th in the 400 metres hurdles.
Personal Best Times
Sergio has a "personal best" time for the 400 metres hurdles. This is the fastest he has ever run this race.
- 400 metres hurdles: 48.87 seconds. He achieved this time in Rio de Janeiro on August 16, 2016, during the Olympic Games. This time is also a national record for Spain!
See also
In Spanish: Sergio Fernández Roda para niños
