Vicente Javier Torres Ramis facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | Xavi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands |
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Sport | Swimming (S5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Vicente Javier "Xavi" Torres Ramis (born June 14, 1974) is a famous Spanish swimmer. He is known for competing in the Paralympic Games, where athletes with disabilities show off their amazing skills. Xavi is classified as an S5 swimmer, which means he has a specific level of physical ability for swimming competitions.
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About Xavi Torres
Xavi Torres was born in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands. He has always been a dedicated athlete. Besides swimming, Xavi also helps inspire others. For example, in 2012, he was a presenter at a film festival. In 2013, he joined a program to help Paralympic athletes learn important business and communication skills.
Xavi's Swimming Career
Xavi is a very successful swimmer. He has even held four world records in his swimming class! This shows how fast and strong he is in the water.
Training and Competitions
In 2010, Xavi competed in the Tenerife International Open. He also attended a special training camp with the Spanish national team. This camp was part of a program to help Paralympic athletes train at a very high level.
Later that year, he competed at the World Swimming Championships in the Netherlands. He made it to the finals for the 50-meter breaststroke, finishing seventh. He also swam in the 50-meter butterfly race.
Xavi trained hard to prepare for big events. In February 2012, he achieved a qualifying time for the London Paralympic Games. He continued his training in Palma de Mallorca, his hometown.
Paralympic Games Achievements
Xavi Torres has competed in many Paralympic Games. He has won a lot of medals, showing his incredible talent and hard work.
- 1992 Barcelona Paralympics: Xavi won 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal.
- 1996 Atlanta Paralympics: He won a gold medal in the 150-meter individual medley. He also earned a silver medal in the 4x50-meter freestyle relay and a bronze medal in the 4x50-meter medley relay.
- 2000 Sydney Paralympics: This was a fantastic year for Xavi! He won three gold medals: one in the 150-meter individual medley, one in the 4x50-meter freestyle relay, and another in the 4x50-meter medley relay. He also won a bronze medal in the 50-meter breaststroke.
- 2004 Athens Paralympics: Xavi continued his success, winning a silver medal in the 150-meter individual medley and a bronze medal in the 4x50-meter medley relay.
- 2008 Beijing Paralympics: He added another silver medal to his collection in the 150-meter individual medley.
Xavi's long career and many medals show his dedication and skill as a Paralympic swimmer.
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In Spanish: Javier Torres Ramis para niños