Víctor García (runner) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 March 1985 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Track and field |
Víctor García Blázquez was born on March 13, 1985. He is a talented athlete from Spain. Víctor is famous for running in a tough race called the 3000 metres steeplechase. This race combines running with jumping over hurdles and a water jump.
Víctor's best time in the 3000 metres steeplechase is 8 minutes and 15.20 seconds. He won a bronze medal at the European Championships in 2012. This big event took place in Helsinki, Finland.
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About Steeplechase
The steeplechase is a special kind of running race. Athletes run a long distance while also jumping over obstacles. These obstacles include solid barriers and a water jump. The 3000 metres steeplechase is 7.5 laps around a standard track. Each lap has four barriers and one water jump. It takes a lot of skill and strength to be good at this event.
Víctor's Running Journey
Víctor García has competed in many important races around the world. He always represents his home country, Spain. Here are some of his key competitions:
Early Competitions
In 2007, Víctor competed in two major events. He ran in the European Under 23 Championships in Hungary. He finished in 4th place in the 3000 metres steeplechase. Later that year, he also ran in the Universiade in Thailand. He placed 12th in the same event.
World and European Races
Víctor continued to compete at a high level. In 2011, he took part in the European Indoor Championships in France. He also ran in the World Championships in South Korea. These races helped him gain more experience.
The year 2012 was a very important one for Víctor. He competed in the World Indoor Championships in Turkey. Then, he went on to the European Championships in Finland. This is where he won his bronze medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase. It was a proud moment for him and for Spain.
Víctor also competed in the European Championships in Switzerland in 2014. In 2016, he was at the World Indoor Championships in the United States. He always worked hard to do his best in these big races.
See also
In Spanish: Víctor García Blázquez para niños
