Víctor García (runner) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 March 1985 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Track and field |
Víctor García Blázquez is a talented Spanish athlete born on March 13, 1985. He is well-known for competing in a challenging track and field event called the 3000 metres steeplechase. This race combines running with jumping over hurdles and a water jump.
Víctor achieved a big success in 2012 when he won a bronze medal at the 2012 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland. This was a major achievement in his career. His fastest time in the 3000 metres steeplechase is 8 minutes and 15.20 seconds.
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What is the Steeplechase?
The 3000 metres steeplechase is an exciting and tough running race. Athletes have to run 3000 metres, which is about 7.5 laps on a standard outdoor track. During each lap, they must jump over four solid barriers, or hurdles, and one water jump. The water jump is a hurdle followed by a pit of water, making it extra tricky! This event tests an athlete's speed, strength, and jumping skills.
Víctor's Athletic Journey
Víctor García has competed in many important athletics events around the world, representing his home country, Spain.
Early Competitions
In 2007, Víctor took part in the European U23 Championships in Hungary, where he finished fourth in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He also competed in the Universiade in Thailand that same year.
World and European Championships
Víctor has shown his skills on the biggest stages in athletics. He competed in the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, in 2011. He also participated in the World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2012, and again in Portland, United States, in 2016, for the 3000 metres indoor race.
His most notable achievement came at the 2012 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, where he proudly earned a bronze medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He continued to compete in the European Championships in Zürich, Switzerland, in 2014.
External links
- Víctor Garcia at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Víctor García Blázquez para niños
