Tomás de Teresa facts for kids

Tomás de Teresa Colina is a famous Spanish athlete. He was born on September 5, 1968, in Santoña, Cantabria, Spain. Tomás was a middle-distance runner. This means he specialized in races like the 800 meters. He competed in many big events around the world and won several important medals for Spain.

Tomás's Amazing Career

Tomás de Teresa was a very talented runner. He competed in many major athletics events. These included the World Championships and the Olympic Games. He was known for his speed in the 800-meter race.

Winning Medals for Spain

Tomás won several important medals during his career. In 1991, he earned a silver medal. This was at the 1991 IAAF World Indoor Championships. He also won a bronze medal in 1994. This was at the 1994 European Championships in Athletics.

Key Competitions and Achievements

• 1987 European Junior Championships: Tomás won a gold medal in the 800 meters. This was a great start to his career!
• 1990 European Indoor Championships: He earned a silver medal in the 800 meters.
• 1991 World Indoor Championships: Tomás won another silver medal in the 800 meters. This was a big achievement on the world stage.
• 1994 European Championships: He took home a bronze medal in the 800 meters.

Olympic Games Appearances

Tomás de Teresa also represented Spain at the Olympic Games.

• He competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.
• He also ran at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Competing in the Olympics is a huge honor for any athlete.

Tomás's Best Times

Athletes always try to run their fastest. These are Tomás de Teresa's personal best times in different races:

Outdoor Races

• 800 metres: 1 minute, 44.99 seconds (set in Seville in 1990)
• 1000 metres: 2 minutes, 19.99 seconds (set in Madrid in 1994)

Indoor Races

• 800 metres: 1 minute, 46.97 seconds (set in Seville in 1989)
• 1000 metres: 2 minutes, 27.49 seconds (set in Madrid in 1997)

See also

In Spanish: Tomás de Teresa para niños