Silvia Vives Montlleó facts for kids
Vives at the 1996 Paralympics
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 August 1974 Barcelona |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Swimming (S8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Silvia Vives Montlleó is an amazing swimmer from Spain. She was born on August 17, 1974, in Barcelona. Silvia is a Paralympic athlete, meaning she competes in sports for people with disabilities. She is classified as an S8 swimmer, which is a category for swimmers with certain physical impairments.
Silvia has achieved great success in her swimming career. She has won many medals at both the Paralympic Games and the World Championships. Her dedication and hard work have made her a true inspiration.
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Silvia's Paralympic Journey
Silvia Vives Montlleó competed in two Paralympic Games, showing her incredible talent on the world stage.
Barcelona 1992
Her first Paralympic experience was at the 1992 Summer Paralympics held in her home city of Barcelona. It was a special moment for her to compete in front of her own country.
- She won a silver medal in the 100-meter butterfly S8 race.
- She also earned a bronze medal as part of the 4x100-meter medley relay team. This is a team race where four swimmers each swim a different style.
Atlanta 1996
Silvia continued her success at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA. She showed even more strength and skill.
- She won two more silver medals: one in the 100-meter backstroke S8 and another in the 100-meter butterfly S8.
- She also added two bronze medals to her collection: one in the 200-meter individual medley SM8 and another in the 4x100-meter medley relay. The individual medley involves swimming all four strokes in one race.
World Championship Success
Besides the Paralympics, Silvia also excelled at the World Para Swimming Championships. These championships bring together the best swimmers with disabilities from around the globe.
Malta 1994
At the 1994 World Championships in Malta, Silvia proved she was one of the best.
- She won two gold medals: one in the 100-meter butterfly S8 and another in the 4x100-meter medley relay.
- She also secured a silver medal in the 200-meter individual medley SM8.
Silvia Vives Montlleó's achievements show her amazing dedication and spirit in the sport of swimming. She is a great example of what can be achieved through hard work.
See also
In Spanish: Silvia Vives para niños
