Sergio Sánchez Hernández facts for kids
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| Birth name | Sergio Sánchez Hernández | ||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | May 16, 1968 Barcelona |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Track and field (T12-B2) | ||||||||||||||||
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Sergio Sánchez Hernández is a talented athlete from Spain. He was born on May 16, 1968, in the city of Barcelona. Sergio is a vision-impaired athlete, which means he has a visual impairment. He competes in track and field events.
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Paralympic Achievements
Sergio Sánchez Hernández is well-known for his success at the Paralympic Games. These games are a major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. Competing at this level shows incredible dedication and skill.
Atlanta 1996 Games
Sergio competed in the 1996 Summer Paralympics held in Atlanta, USA. This was a very important event in his career. He showed great strength and speed in his races.
Gold Medal Win
At the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, Sergio won a gold medal. He was part of the 4 x 400 meter T11-T13 relay team. A relay race involves a team of runners, each running a part of the total distance. Winning gold is the highest honor in sports.
Silver Medal Win
Sergio also earned a silver medal at the same games. He achieved this in the 400 meter T12 race. The 400 meter race is a sprint around one lap of the track. A silver medal means he was the second-best in that event.
Understanding Classifications
In Paralympic sports, athletes are grouped into classifications. This ensures fair competition based on their level of impairment. Sergio competed in the T12/B2 classification.
T12 Classification
The "T" in T12 stands for track events. Athletes in the T12 category have a moderate visual impairment. They can often see shapes or outlines. Sometimes, they might run with a guide runner.
B2 Classification
The "B" in B2 stands for blind or visually impaired. This classification is similar to T12. It means athletes have some remaining vision, but it is limited. These classifications help make sure everyone competes fairly.
See also
In Spanish: Sergio Sánchez Hernández para niños
