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 was born on August 17, 1974, in Barcelona, Spain. She is a very talented swimmer who has competed for Spain in many big events. Silvia has a disability and swims in the S8 classification. This means her physical abilities are similar to other S8 swimmers, making the competition fair. She has won several medals at the Paralympic Games and World Championships.
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Silvia's Paralympic Journey
Silvia Vives Montlleó has proudly represented Spain at the Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities. She showed incredible skill and determination in the swimming pool.
Barcelona 1992 Paralympics
Silvia competed in her home country at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona. It was a very special moment for her.
- She won a silver medal in the 100-meter butterfly race.
- She also earned a bronze medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay. This is a team race where different swimming styles are used.
Atlanta 1996 Paralympics
Silvia continued her success at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA. She added even more medals to her collection.
- She won a silver medal in the 100-meter backstroke race.
- She also got another silver medal in the 100-meter butterfly race.
- Silvia earned a bronze medal in the 200-meter individual medley. This race combines four different swimming styles.
- She helped her team win another bronze medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay.
World Championship Success
Besides the Paralympics, Silvia Vives Montlleó also achieved great things at the World Para Swimming Championships. These championships bring together the best para swimmers from around the globe.
1994 Malta World Championships
In 1994, Silvia competed at the World Championships held in Malta. She had an outstanding performance there.
- She won a gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly S8 event. This was a fantastic achievement!
- She also secured another gold medal as part of the 4x100-meter medley relay team.
- Silvia added a silver medal in the 200-meter individual medley SM8 race.
Silvia Vives Montlleó's dedication and hard work have made her a celebrated athlete in Spanish Paralympic swimming. Her many medals show her talent and commitment to the sport.
