Theresa Zabell facts for kids
Theresa Zabell in December 1999 at the European parliament.
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Theresa Zabell Lucas (born on May 22, 1965, in Ipswich, Suffolk) is a famous Spanish sailor. She is known for winning two gold medals at the Olympic Games. She won her first gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Her second gold medal came at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Theresa Zabell was a member of the Real Club de Mediterráneo Málaga. She competed in a type of boat called the 470 class. This is a two-person sailboat used in Olympic competitions.
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Theresa Zabell's Olympic Journey
Theresa Zabell became a true Olympic champion in sailing. Her dedication and skill helped her achieve great success.
Winning Gold in Barcelona (1992)
At the 1992 Summer Olympics, Theresa Zabell showed amazing talent. She competed in the 470 class event. Her hard work paid off, and she won a gold medal for Spain. This was a huge achievement for her and her country.
Defending Gold in Atlanta (1996)
Four years later, Theresa Zabell went to the 1996 Summer Olympics. She aimed to win another gold medal in the 470 class. She succeeded, earning her second Olympic gold. Winning two gold medals in a row is very rare and shows her incredible skill.
Life Beyond Sailing
After her successful sailing career, Theresa Zabell also became involved in politics.
Serving in the European Parliament
In 1999, Theresa Zabell was chosen to be a Member of the European Parliament. This means she helped make decisions for countries in Europe. She worked with the European People's Party group. She served one term, representing Spain and working on important issues.
Family Connections
Theresa Zabell also has a brother who is an artist. Her brother's name is Simon Zabell.
External links
- Theresa Zabell at World Sailing
- Theresa Zabell at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
- Theresa Zabell at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Theresa Zábell Lucas (and here) at Comité Olímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: Theresa Zabell para niños
